From Staff Reports and the Florida Highway Patrol
In Summary:
A Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, man died following a motorcycle crash at approximately 5:30 pm on Oct. 14 on High Bridge Road south of Walter Boardman Lane. According to FHP, his southbound Harley-Davidson crossed into the northbound lane and struck a Honda CR-V, whose two occupants were uninjured. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at Halifax Health Medical Center, and the crash remains under investigation.
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A 65-year-old Massachusetts man died Wednesday after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on High Bridge Road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14, south of Walter Boardman Lane.
Troopers said the Shrewsbury man was riding southbound on a 2005 Harley-Davidson while a 2016 Honda CR-V traveled northbound. According to FHP’s preliminary report, the motorcyclist failed to negotiate a curve and crossed into the northbound lane, entering the SUV’s path.
The motorcycle's front struck the SUV's front. The rider was transported to Halifax Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The SUV’s driver, a 70-year-old Ormond Beach man, and his passenger, a 73-year-old Ormond Beach woman, were not injured, according to the report. Both remained at the scene and were not transported to a hospital.
FHP reported that the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and both SUV occupants were wearing seat belts. The crash remains under investigation.
Key Points:
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The crash occurred on October 14 at approximately 5:30 pm on High Bridge Road, south of Walter Boardman Lane, in Volusia County.
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The motorcyclist was a 65-year-old man from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
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FHP said the rider failed to negotiate a curve and crossed into the path of a northbound Honda CR-V.
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The rider wore a helmet; the SUV’s driver and passenger wore seat belts and were uninjured.
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The motorcyclist died at Halifax Health Medical Center, and FHP continues to investigate.
