Davenport, FL (March 20, 2020) - A 74-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash that took place in Davenport on Thursday, March 19th. The crash was reported just before 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of North Boulevard and Holly Hill Road.
According to initial reports, motorcyclist Michael Jamieson approached the intersection. As he proceeded into the intersection, Jamieson's motorcycle collided with a 2007 Toyota Corolla driven by 64-year-old Ilona Benedek. Following the crash, the Corolla spun out and struck a BMW that was traveling southbound on Holly Hill. The driver of the BMW was identified as 39-year-old Freddy Jean-Bart.
Jamieson was ejected from his bike following the crash and landed about 35 feet from the crash site. Rescue workers arrived on the scene and pronounced him dead as a result of his injuries. Benedek was not hurt in the crash while Jean-Bart was taken to AdventHealth in Haines City for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Our condolences are with the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their full and complete recovery.
Approximately 500 motorcyclists lost their lives in Florida motorcycle crashes last year. In addition, approximately 8,000 were injured. Motorcycle crashes have about an 80% rate of injury making them the most dangerous types of traffic crashes that we see in our state.
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