Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle collision in Putnam County kills motorcyclist

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Putnam County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

According to the FHP report, at approximately 8:31 pm, a 2013 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by a 57-year-old Palm Coast man was traveling eastbound on State Road 20 east of County Road 20A. At the same time, a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 24-year-old Archer man was traveling westbound on State Road 20.

As they approached, the motorcycle crossed over the double solid yellow lines into the westbound lane. The left side of the Harley Davidson sideswiped the front left area of the Silverado. The motorcycle overturned on its right side and rotated, and the driver separated from it.

The motorcycle and its driver traveled into the lane closure within a construction area. The Harley Davidson came to final rest on its right side, facing westbound.

The Silverado came to rest near the area of collision in the westbound lane facing westbound. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet that was not DOT-compliant.

The FHP did not release the names of either driver.

This is an update of a breaking news story and may be updated again if more details are known.