East Naples, FL (July 7, 2018) – A 19-year-old man lost his life and two other young adults were seriously injured after their involvement in a fatal motorcycle crash. The accident happened in East Naples on Thursday.
The incident, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, led to injuries in 18-year-old Joel Ignacio. He was headed south on Collier Boulevard in a 2016 Chevy Cruze around 10:51 p.m. Ignacio turned left in his vehicle, directly into the path of 19-year-old Cole Stocklein. Stocklein was riding his motorcycle and had the right-of-way at the time.
The motorcycle and the vehicle collided on the front-ride side. Stocklein was immediately thrown from his motorcycle and landed along a canal. The bike overturned and smashed into a guardrail, causing immense damages.
Stocklein died at the scene of the accident. Ignacio was sent to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries and his passenger received minor injuries. She was also sent to the hospital for treatment.
Motorcycle accidents can very easily lead to tragic consequences when motor vehicles are involved. Florida is known for having the most motorcycle crash fatalities across the entire nation. In 2015, Florida watched a 50% increase in motorcycle-related fatalities. If you have lost a loved one in one of these serious accidents, our condolences are with you during a difficult time.
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