Gainesville motorcyclist killed in collision

Oct 6, 2023 11:37 am
A Gainesville motorcyclist died Thursday night when a sedan turned left in front of him on SW 75th Street (Tower Road) on Thursday night.
A Gainesville motorcyclist died Thursday night when a sedan turned left in front of him on SW 75th Street (Tower Road) on Thursday night.
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A 31-year-old Gainesville man died Thursday night when he collided with a car that turned in front of his motorcycle on SW 75th Street.

According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, a 26-year-old Gainesville man was driving a sedan southbound on SW 75th Street (Tower Road) at 11:21 p.m. and was approaching SW 8th Avenue in the left turn lane. The motorcyclist was driving north on SW 75th Street and approaching SW 8th Avenue when the car turned in front of the motorcycle, leading to the collision.

Emergency responders pronounced the motorcyclist dead on scene.

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Mama

Is there any new news on this story? I would like to know what is happens the driver?

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C.J. Gish

No updates have been given at this time by local law enforcement that we are aware of.

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