Orlando, FL (November 16, 2018) - A motorcyclist and his passenger died when they were struck by a car in Orlando on Thursday, November 15th.
The Florida Highway Patrol says that crash took place on State Road 417. The victims have not been identified at this time. Troopers report that the Suzuki motorcycle was traveling southbound on SR 417 when it collided with rear of a Toyota Camry. Both the operator and passenger of the motorcycle were ejected in the crash. They were pronounced dead at the scene. No one else suffered injuries in the accident.
No additional information is available at this time.
Sadly, motorcycle accidents are extremely common in Florida. More than 5,000 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2015 and approximately 14% of all traffic crash deaths involve motorcyclists.
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