Frostproof, FL (July 28, 2018) – The Polk Sheriff’s Office was called to Frostproof for a fatal intersection accident that happened yesterday in the morning. It was the second fatal crash that took place that day, and it happened around 11:37 a.m.
Police investigated at the intersection of County Road 630 and North Palm Avenue. The man who lost his life in the crash was identified as 71-year-old Jack Lape, who was the driver of a 2000 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle was registered to Ohio.
The only other person involved in the accident was identified as 25-year-old Bethany McBride. Luckily, McBride was not injured in the crash.
Police found that Lape had been driving east on the roadway of C.R. 630 at the time and stopped near the intersection. McBride started making a left turn to go west and pulled directly into the path of Lape’s motorcycle. He had the right-of-way at the time. Lape died at the scene of the accident. Police said that he was not wearing a helmet at the time.
Motorcycles account for 20% of motor vehicle fatalities that happen in Florida. In fact, Florida is known for having the most motorcycle crash fatalities in the nation. Our condolences are with you if you have lost somebody in one of these serious accidents that take place on our roadways every year across Florida.
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