MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal accident involving three vehicles occurred in Marion County on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a 66-year-old motorcyclist, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened at U.S. 441 and NE 223rd Street around 8 a.m.
According to a crash report, a motorcycle was traveling north on U.S. 441 in the outside lane, north of NW 223rd Street.
Troopers said an SUV was traveling north on U.S. 441 in the outside lane, behind the motorcycle.
In addition, a second SUV was traveling north on U.S. 441 in the outside lane, behind the first SUV.
According to the incident report, the motorcycle tipped over and veered northwest, subsequently colliding with the right side of the second SUV and the underside of the first SUV.
Troopers said the second SUV then ran off the roadway right and the before crashing into a fence.
The motorcycle eventually came to a stop in the outer lane, facing west. The rider, identified as a 66-year-old man from Ocala, lost his life in the accident. However, the Florida Highway Patrol did not specify whether he passed away at the scene or later in the hospital.
No other injuries were identified in the crash report.
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