Breaking News Overnight: Motorcyclist killed, second rider injured in Orange County crash

In Summary:

Two motorcycles crashed shortly before 2 am Sunday near Innovation Way and South Alafaya Trail in Orange County. A 45-year-old Haines City man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 34-year-old Orlando man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The FHP said both riders were wearing helmets and the crash remains under investigation.

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A motorcyclist was killed and a second rider injured after both motorcycles left Innovation Way early Sunday morning in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 1:41 am near the intersection of Innovation Way and State Road 434, also known as South Alafaya Trail.

According to the FHP, a 45-year-old Haines City man was operating a 2015 Yamaha FZ-09 north on Innovation Way alongside a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 operated by a 34-year-old Orlando man.

Both motorcycles were traveling above the posted speed limit when the riders failed to negotiate a curve south of South Alafaya Trail, the crash report stated. The motorcycles left the roadway and struck a curb, throwing both riders.

The Haines City man then struck a fence and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Orlando man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to AdventHealth East Orlando.

Both riders were wearing helmets, according to the FHP.

The crash remains under investigation.

Key Points:

• The crash occurred at approximately 1:41 am. Sunday, August 30.
• It happened on Innovation Way south of State Road 434, or South Alafaya Trail.
• The FHP said both motorcycles were traveling above the posted speed limit.
• A 45-year-old Haines City man died at the scene.
• A 34-year-old Orlando man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.