SUMTER COUNTY, FL – A motorcycle collision on County Road 476B in Sumter County on Monday left a rider dead, according to a WKMG report.
The Florida Highway Patrol’s preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of a tractor-trailer was heading north shortly after 5 p.m. and was stopped in traffic while waiting to make a turn onto County Road 631. A man was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle at a high rate of speed and was not able to stop in time before colliding with the back of the truck.
The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old Dade City man, died at the scene. The tractor-trailer was driven by a 67-year-old man from Bushnell.
If you or a loved one were the victim of a motorcycle accident in which another motorist was at fault, contact the dedicated legal team at Whittel & Melton for help. Our experienced Sumter County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys can protect your legal rights and fight effectively for the compensation you deserve. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your options.