Labelle, FL (January 14, 2020) - A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on crash that took place on County Road 78 in LaBelle. The crash occurred on Tuesday, January 14th.
According to reports, 31-year-old Juan Vazquez Rosas was riding a Suzuki motorcycle westbound on Old North River Road when he collided head-on with a Buick driven by Michelle McDaniel. Rosas was ejected from his motorcycle following the crash. He later died from his injuries. McDaniel was not hurt in the crash. The cause for the head-on collision remains unknown at this time.
No further details are available.
Our condolences go out to the family of Juan Vazquez Rosas following this deadly crash in Labelle.
Motorcycles account for about 15% of all fatal traffic accidents in Florida, despite the fact that they represent only about 3% of all registered motor vehicles. Drivers frequently fail to see or yield to motorcycles and the ensuing results can be catastrophic.
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