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ALACHUA, FL – An accident in Alachua County Saturday morning left a motorcycle rider dead, reports the Gainesville Sun.
The incident took place on U.S. Highway 441 southbound in Micanopy at about 9:24 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a man was riding a motorcycle when he drove off the roadway and collided with a sign post.
The victim, a 31-year-old Alachua man, was pronounced dead after being taken to UF Health Shands Hospital.
The southbound lanes of U.S. 441 were shut down for several hours while FHP troopers investigated at the crash scene.
At Whittel & Melton, our Alachua County motorcycle accident attorneys are here to help injured riders and their families understand their legal options and how to proceed after a devastating motorcycle accident. We offer completely free and confidential case evaluations so that you can fully understand what to expect from your motorcycle accident claim. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to get started.