Port Orange, FL (March 13, 2020) - A 70-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash that took place in Port Orange on Thursday, March 12th. The crash was reported around 4:00 p.m. on Tomoka Farms Road.
According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, Steven Werner was riding a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on Tomoka Farms. Werner was riding a behind a 2016 Chevy pickup driven by 50-year-old Joanne Christiansen. As Christiansen slowed to make a left turn, Werner's motorcycle collided with her vehicle. At the same time, 73-year-old Naomi Bowman, who was also riding a Harley-Davidson, collided with Werner's bike.
Werner died at the crash scene while Bowman sustained serious injuries. Christiansen suffered minor injuries. No further details have been released at this time.
Our condolences go out to the family of Steven Werner at this time.
Approximately 3,000 motorists are killed in crashes that take place in our state each year. About 500 of these fatalities will be caused by motorcycle crashes. Motorcycle riders are at an increased risk of being seriously injured or killed when they are involved in crashes with larger vehicles.
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