Jacksonville, FL (July 2, 2021) - A 44-year-old man from Neptune Beach died in a motorcycle accident in Jacksonville on Thursday. The crash occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Atlantic Boulevard near Indian Springs Drive.
Police say that an SUV was traveling westbound when the driver tried to turn onto Indian Springs Drive. The SUV turned in front of an oncoming motorcycle and the two vehicles collided with each other. The motorcyclist died at the crash scene. His identity is not available at this time. The driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries. According to troopers, charges are pending against the SUV driver pending the outcome of an investigation.
There is no additional information available.
A traffic accident can claim the life of an innocent motorist in an instant. Motorcycle collisions in Florida are especially dangerous and lead to death and serious injuries far more frequently than other types of crashes. Motorcyclists have no protection from the force and impact of a serious accident and in many cases are killed at the hands of negligent drivers.
Our most sincere condolences are with the victim's family following this tragic motorcycle accident in Jacksonville.
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