UMATILLA – A motorcyclist was killed Friday when a car making a turn onto County Road 42 struck his bike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The car, driven by an 81-year-old man, was stopped on Big Oak Road and attempted to turn north on CR 42 when his vehicle struck the front of the motorcycle, ejecting the rider. The 68-year-old motorcyclist from Ocklawaha was taken to Advent Health Waterman where he later died of his injuries.
Motorcyclist hit by SUV in fatal Lake County crash
68-year-old man thrown from motorcycle, FHP says
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Troopers said the crash took place Friday afternoon near County Road 42 and Big Oak Road.
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According to the crash report, the 68-year-old motorcyclist, from Oklawaha, was stopped southbound on Big Oak Road when the driver of the SUV, which was traveling west on CR 42, tried to make a left turn to head north on CR 42.
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While the 81-year-old driver was making the turn, he hit the motorcyclist, throwing him from his bike, according to the report.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet at the time, was taken to Waterman Hospital, where he later died, troopers said. His name has not been released.
The Cumberland County Prosecutor s Office says the following people all have active warrants out:
38-year-old Desmond Grier, last known to live on Big Oak Road in Bridgeton
55-year-old Jeffrey McCracken, last known to live on Delsea Drive in Vineland
46-year-old Anthony Lowers, last known to live on Main Street in Millville
58-year-old Richard Hyson, last known to live on North East Avenue in Vineland
40-year-old Antoine Rowley, last known to live on E. Walnut Road in Vineland
37-year-old Anibal Hernandez, Jr., last known to live on Woodcrest Drive in Vineland
43-year-old Neil Freeman, last known to live on Tomasello Drive in Millville
Changes for safety coming to 10 intersections in Cumberland County
VINELAND – Drivers traveling through 10 high-crash intersections throughout Cumberland County will now have to give safety a brake.
This week, the Cumberland County Department of Public Works crew installed flashing red lights as well as an electronic message board to alert drivers to the new four-way stop at Maple Avenue and Brewster Road in Vineland.
It’s the latest intersection to benefit from a $755,755 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, said John H. Knoop, the Cumberland County engineer, calling it a win for the safety of the county s drivers and the savings of taxpayers.