Jacksonville, FL (April 24, 2021) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash in Jacksonville early Saturday morning. The collision happened around 2:30 a.m. along Interstate 19 near Interstate 295.
According to reports, the motorcycle was traveling in the outside lane, when the 43-year-old male driver lost control of the bike and crashed into a traffic sign on the shoulder of the roadway. The driver, along with his 47-year-old female passenger were killed in the crash. Neither of the riders has been identified at this time. There were no other vehicles involved in the collision. Police have not released the cause of the crash.
No additional information is available.
Riding a motorcycle presents an extreme risk. Over 80% of all Florida motorcycle crashes result in injuries and more than 500 people are killed annually in motorcycle crashes on Florida's roadways. Motorcycles offer little protection from the force and impact of a serious crash and riders should always use care and caution to lower the risk of being involved in a serious accident.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the families of those affected by this tragic motorcycle crash in Jacksonville.
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