Updating Breaking News: Tampa motorcyclist dies after a single-vehicle collision in Hillsborough County

In Summary:

A Tampa motorcyclist died in a crash on the exit ramp connecting southbound Interstate 75 to Interstate 4. FHP said the 44-year-old man was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control on the wet roadway. The motorcycle overturned and collided with a guardrail.

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A 44-year-old Tampa man was killed early Saturday morning after losing control of a motorcycle on a wet interstate exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at about 4:40 am as the man traveled southbound on Interstate 75 on a BMW motorcycle.

FHP said the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed while navigating the exit ramp from I-75 to Interstate 4. The rider lost control on the wet roadway, causing the motorcycle to overturn and collide with a guardrail.

The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

FHP did not identify the rider. The crash remains under investigation.

• Key Points:
• The crash occurred at approximately 4:40 am. Saturday, September 12.
• The rider was traveling southbound on I-75 toward the exit ramp leading to I-4.
• FHP said the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed.
• The rider lost control on the wet roadway before striking a guardrail.
• The 44-year-old Tampa man died at the scene.