Updating Breaking News: Dunnellon motorcyclist killed after rear-end crash in Marion County

In Summary:

A Dunnellon motorcyclist died following a collision on U.S. 41 at Southwest 25th Place in Marion County. FHP said the motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan that had stopped before making a left turn. Both drivers were hospitalized, with the 51-year-old Ocala woman driving the sedan sustaining serious injuries.

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A 68-year-old Dunnellon man was killed Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle struck the back of a sedan on U.S. 41, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The sedan’s driver suffered serious injuries.

A 68-year-old Dunnellon man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 41 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. July 28 near the intersection of U.S. 41 and Southwest 25th Place.

According to the FHP report, a sedan driven by a 51-year-old Ocala woman was traveling north on U.S. 41. The motorcyclist was traveling north behind the sedan.

The sedan slowed and stopped as the driver attempted to turn left onto Southwest 25th Place, the report states. The motorcycle failed to stop, and its front struck the rear of the sedan.

Both drivers were transported to a hospital following the collision. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital. FHP reported that he was not wearing a helmet.

The woman driving the sedan sustained serious injuries. She was wearing a seat belt, according to the report.

FHP did not release the names of either driver. The motorcyclist’s next of kin was notified.

Key Points:

• The crash occurred at approximately 5:15 pm July 28.
• It happened on U.S. 41 at Southwest 25th Place in Marion County.
• A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan that had stopped to turn left.
• The 68-year-old Dunnellon motorcyclist died at a hospital.
• The 51-year-old Ocala woman driving the sedan suffered serious injuries.

This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.