Hollywood, FL (January 21, 2020) - A motorcyclist died in a crash that took place in Hollywood on Monday, January 20th.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene in the southbound lanes of I-95 near Pembroke Road just before 2:00 p.m. According to troopers, 75-year-old Jorge Wrves was riding his bike in the express lanes when a collision occurred with a Jeep SUV. Wrves was thrown from the motorcycle following impact. He was pronounced dead at the scene by rescue workers. The Jeep driver was not injured in the collision. Police closed all southbound lanes of I-95 while they investigated at the scene but the road has since reopened.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. No further details are available.
Around 14% of all traffic crashes will involve motorcycles. Motorcycle riders as a group are among the most likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in a crash. This is because a motorcycle offers far-less protection from the impact of a crash. In the event of a collision, a motorcyclist may be thrown from the bike and can suffer serious head, neck, and spinal cord injuries. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of George Wrves during this difficult time.
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