A 24-year-old Lakeland man was killed this morning in a collision between his motorbike and an SUV on South Florida Avenue, according to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report.
The incident happened at around 8:46 a.m. in Lakeland, just north of Shepherd Road.
The FHP report states that a 71-year-old woman from Seffner was driving a Nissan Rogue southbound on South Florida Avenue. At the same moment, the Lakeland man was riding north on his Yamaha motorcycle.
The crash occurred when the driver of the Nissan Rogue attempted a left turn directly into the path of the approaching motorcycle. The Yamaha collided with the SUV, seriously injuring the motorcyclist.
The 24-year-old male was taken to an area hospital and died as a result of his injuries incurred in the crash.
The SUV driver’s status was not immediately disclosed, and the FHP report did not state whether any charges will be brought while the inquiry is ongoing.
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