A man was killed earlier this month after he lost control of his motorcycle and tumbled more than 100 feet in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
At around 10:10 p.m., the Umatilla man was driving his 2016 Kawasaki Ninja on the southbound lane of County Road 25 at a “high rate of speed” as he approached a right hand curve, FHP stated in a report.
The 25-year-old driver failed to handle the curve and drove across the centerline and into the northbound lane and onto the east grass shoulder, the FHP stated.
The man lost control of his motorcycle and fell off of it as it began to overturn. Both he and the motorcycle “tumbled over 100 feet before coming to rest on the shoulder” of the road, the FHP reported.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The FHP has not yet determined if alcohol was a factor in the accident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Riding a motorcycle can be liberating. And while the freedom of the open road is nice, riding a motorcycle can also be dangerous as a result of reckless motorists, minimal protection, hazardous conditions and many other factors.
A motorcycle accident can occur as a result of a rider’s negligence, but a motorcycle accident is not always the fault of the operator. In many cases, these types of accident are caused by:
- DUI
- Inattention of other drivers
- Speeding
- Failing to obey traffic signals
- Texting and driving
- Bad weather conditions
- Fatigued driving
- Bad roads
- Failure to yield
If you or someone you care for has been injured in a motorcycle crash caused by a negligent driver, our Marion County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help. Call us at 352-369-5334 today or contact us online for a free consultation to learn what steps to take next.