Tarpon Springs, FL (February 6, 2020) - Police are investigating following a deadly crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle in Tarpon Springs. The crash happened on Wednesday, February 5th around 6:30 p.m.
The Tarpon Springs Police Department responded to the scene along East Tarpon Avenue near US 19. Police say that the motorcycle collided with the side of a Chevrolet pickup truck. The Chevy was attempting to turn left in a Walmart parking lot when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital. The victims were not immediately identified.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time.
There are approximately 10,000 motorcycle collisions reported annually in Florida. Motorcycles are the most deadly mode of transportation and have, by far, the highest incidence of death and serious injuries when compared to other modes of transportation. Motorcycles are not built to withstand the serious force of a traffic crash.
Our condolences are with the family who lost their loved one in this Tarpon Springs crash.
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