Panama City Beach Police have confirmed the motorcyclist involved in the accident on Panama City Beach Parkway has died.
Police responded to the accident in the 11000 block of PCB Parkway near the Richard Jackson Boulevard intersection shortly after 4:40 pm. Investigation revealed that a motorcycle was traveling west on PCB Parkway in the area of Home Depot, while a pickup truck was traveling east. The truck attempted to cross a westbound lane into the Home Depot parking and was struck by the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike, according to a media release.
The Bay County EMS immediately responded to the scene and was transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City where he succumbed to his injuries.
There were no other injuries in the accident and alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
The crash is still undergoing investigation by the Panama City Beach Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit.
On Friday afternoon, a serious crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck led to traffic blockage.
A motorcycle collided with the passenger side of a truck in Panama City Beach west of Richard Jackson Blvd, according to police.
Both drivers were taken to a local hospital.
The corporal on scene said the motorcyclist’s condition is currently unknown however he was still breathing as he was taken to the hospital.
Westbound lanes are currently blocked off, and drivers should use caution traffic officals wrote.
News 13 will report additional updates as further details are provided.
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Source: mypanhandle
