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CITRUS COUNTY, FL – An accident in Citrus County Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of a man and woman on a motorcycle, WFTS reported.
The incident happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and Dixieland Street in the Homosassa area at about 1:12 p.m. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was headed west on Dixieland Street and failed to yield at the intersection. The motorcycle entered the path of a Nissan Altima going north on U.S. 19 and was struck by the car.
The motorcycle driver, a 79-year-old man, and his passenger, a 69-year-old woman, were pronounced dead at an area hospital. The two, described by the FHP as friends, were both residents of Brooksville.
The Nissan driver, a 51-year-old Homosassa woman, was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.
At Whittel & Melton, our Citrus County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys can help injured persons from motorcycle crashes that happen due to another person’s negligence. If you were the victim of a motorcycle accident, we can manage all aspects of your case to help you seek compensation while you focus on your health and recovery. Contact us today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation with our experienced legal team.