Pinellas County, FL (September 19, 2021) - A motorcycle passenger died in a crash that took place on Sunday in Pinellas County. The accident occurred on Interstate 275 near Gandy Boulevard.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene just after the collision took place. According to a report, a 44-year-old from South Carolina was traveling southbound on I-275 with a 49-year-old woman from Fort Myers as his passenger. At the same time, a 60-year-old man from Auburndale was operating an SUV in front of the motorcycle. The SUV slowed for traffic and the motorcycle failed to reduce its speed. The motorcycle collided with the back of the SUV and ejected both riders.
The victims were taken to a hospital where the Fort Myers woman was pronounced dead. The man from South Carolina suffered serious injuries. Neither of the riders has been identified.
An investigation is ongoing. There is no additional information available.
A traffic accident can claim the life of an innocent motorist in an instant. Motorcycle collisions in Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County.
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