Ormond Beach, FL (March 11, 2020) - A 41-year-old woman was killed in a motorcycle crash in Ormond Beach on Tuesday, March 10th. The crash happened during Bike Week on International Speedway Boulevard and NASCAR Drive.
According to police, 41-year-old Mandee Vancil was a passenger on a motorcycle that was traveling on International Speedway Boulevard around 12:24 a.m. The driver of the bike attempted to slow down but caused the motorcycle to sway from side to side, ejecting Vancil. She was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries and later succumbed to the injuries.
No further information was immediately released.
Our condolences go out to the family of Mandee Vancil.
A Florida motorcycle accident is an often devastating and catastrophic event. With approximately 10,000 motorcycle crashes each year and 8,000 reported injuries, it is clear that motorcyclists are at great risk when they are involved in a crash on our roadways. Police will continue to investigate the cause of this crash.
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