Dade City, FL (March 25, 2020) - A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash that happened on County Road 41 in Dade City. The incident was reported on Tuesday, March 24th around 7:00 p.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Brook A. Everett was driving northbound on CR 41 in a Nissan Rogue. When Everett approached the intersection with Bozeman Road he lost control of the SUV. The vehicle traveled into the path of 1985 Honda 1200 motorcycle driven by 55-year-old John J. Ward. Ward died at the crash scene. His passenger, 49-year-old Patricia E. Pisa, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital with critical injuries. No one in the SUV was hurt.
Charges are pending at this time.
Florida experiences approximately 500 deaths related to motorcycle crashes each year. It is estimated that about 5% of all motorcycle accidents are fatal in our state. Motorcyclists are at a much higher risk of injury when compared to motorists in cars and other larger vehicles. Unfortunately, many motorcyclists are killed or seriously hurt in crashes that are not their fault.
Our condolences go out to the family of John J. Ward during this difficult time.
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