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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – A motorcycle accident on Interstate 75 in Sumter County on Sunday afternoon left a man dead and a woman injured, reports the Villages-News.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a man riding a Honda Goldwing motorcycle was trying to exit into an I-75 rest area near mile marker 306 at about 2:40 p.m. The rider was unable to negotiate a curve and went off the roadway, where the bike entered a drainage retention area and crashed into an embankment.
The operator of the motorcycle, an 84-year-old man from Carlisle, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, an 80-year-old woman from Eaton, Ohio, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
The cause of the fatal wreck remains under investigation by the FHP.
If you or a family member have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Sumter County or throughout Florida, the experienced team at Whittel & Melton can provide you with the legal knowledge your case needs so that you can recover a fair financial award. You deserve to have a lawyer fighting in your corner to make sure that you get the best possible outcome for your unique situation. Our Sumter County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys stand ready to help. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation.