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GAINESVILLE, FL – A crash west of Gainesville between a motorcycle and a car Monday morning left three people dead, the Gainesville Sun reported.
The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation indicated that the driver of a sedan was entering Newberry Road from Northwest 109th Drive at about 11:30 a.m. when the vehicle was struck by a motorcycle. The impact caused the car to overturn.
The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old Archer man, the driver of the sedan, a 59-year-old Gainesville woman, and her passenger, a 90-year-old Gainesville woman, all were killed.
Along with the FHP, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Alachua County Fire Rescue responded to the accident scene.
Newberry Road (SR 26) was blocked eastbound at Northwest 122nd Street and closed westbound at 98th Street for the crash response and investigation.
At Whittel & Melton, our Alachua County motorcycle accident attorneys are here to help injured riders and their families understand their legal options and how to proceed after a devastating motorcycle accident. We offer completely free and confidential case evaluations so that you can fully understand what to expect from your motorcycle accident claim. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to learn more about how we can help you.