Safety Harbor, FL (January 19, 2020) - A 79-year-old motorcyclist from Safety Harbor died in a crash involving another vehicle on Saturday, January 18th. The crash took place around 5:30 a.m. on 49th Street North.
Reports indicate that Lucas M. Scholing was riding a Honda motorcycle in the southbound lanes of 49th. As Scholing attempted to turn left onto State Road 688, he was struck by a Volkswagen Jetta. The driver of the Jetta, 57-year-old Kathryn Lynne Jackson, failed to stop at a red light and caused the crash to occur. Scholing was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. There is no report of any other injuries in the crash.
Police are still investigating and no additional details are available at this time.
Florida experiences about 10,000 motorcycle crashes each year. Of this number, more than 8,000 riders will suffer injuries and more than 500 will be killed in the crash. Florida motorcycle accidents are both common and devastating. In many cases, the rider is simply an innocent victim of driver negligence and is left to suffer the consequences.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of Lucas M. Scholing at this time.
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