AVON PARK, FL – A two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a dump truck killed a 43-year-old motorcyclist on Monday in northwest Highlands County, reports NBC 2.
The incident happened around 4:19 p.m. on the northbound side of US-27 at County Road 17, which is just northwest of Lake Isis.
The investigation thus far indicates that both a motorcycle and a dump truck were travelling north on US-27 when the dump truck veered suddenly into the motorcycle’s lane. The motorcycle then collided with the rear of the truck.
The motorcycle operator died at the scene of the accident.
A full investigation is underway.
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