Two men were ejected from their vehicles in a Thursday crash, and one man died. Here’s what we know about the crash:
Investigating agency: Florida Highway Patrol.
Vehicles involved: Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a Toyota pickup truck.
Where did the crash occurred? Along U.S. 19 and North Forest Road 46, close to the Marion/Volusia County line.
What happened? Troopers said the Toyota and motorcycle were northbound on U.S. 19, with the bike in front. The bike rider pulled off the road and onto the paved shoulder. The pickup driver swerved to avoid a collision but hit the motorcycle.
The rider, 19. was ejected and landed on the east shoulder. The truck veered and the driver, 56, overcorrected. The truck went to the right, overturned and the driver was ejected.
Death and injury: Authorities said the truck driver died at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt, officials said. The bike rider was transported to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Time: Marion County Fire Rescue spokesman James Lucas said his agency was assigned the call at 5:12 p.m. and arrived at 5:23 p.m. They pronounced the victim deceased at 5:24 p.m.
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Source: Ocala
