Polk County, FL (August 3, 2018) – A fatal motorcycle crash took place in Polk County yesterday afternoon that took the life of one person. According to police, the accident took place at 12:27 p.m.
During the investigation, police found that 32-year-old Joshua Tibbs was driving his motorcycle at a high rate of speed on Highway 92, approaching the intersection of Jersey Road. At the same time, 69-year-old Elizabeth Patterson violated the right-of-way as she attempted to make a left turn onto the highway. She struck the motorcycle while doing so.
Tibbs was quickly taken to the Winter Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead due to his serious injuries. Patterson was taken to the hospital with minor injuries as well.
Police said that Tibbs was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident but it might not have been properly secured.
Motorcycle riders are the most likely types of drivers to lose their lives in a crash. In 2015 alone, 606 people lost their lives in these horrific and life-changing accidents. We extend our condolences to you if you have lost a loved one in a serious motorcycle crash.
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