Fatal Motorcycle Accident on East Colonial Drive in Orange County, Florida

ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA - According to an online news report published on clickorlando.com, a motorcyclist tragically died in a motorcycle accident last Tuesday night in Orange County, Florida.*

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcycle struck the rear end of a car.  Florida Highway Patrol troopers reported that the fatal accident occurred by East Colonial.  

Florida Highway Patrol troopers reported that a car was heading westbound on East Colonial Drive and attempted to make a U-turn by Bonneville Drive at around 10:40 PM.  The car was then struck from behind by a 25-year-old man from Orlando who was riding a motorcycle.

Law enforcement officials stated that the motorcyclist was moving at a high rate of speed and the motorcycle rider failed to slow down prior to hitting the vehicle.  The motorcyclist was transported to a local area hospital, where he tragically passed away. 

The fatal motorcycle accident is currently under investigation. No additional information was provided at this time. 

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Source:

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/12/22/motorcyclist-killed-in-rear-end-crash-in-orange-county-troopers-say/