Motorcyclist dies in crash with school bus in Ocala

2 children on bus uninjured

OCALA, Fla. – A motorcyclist died after crashing into a school bus in Central Florida, authorities said.

The crash was reported at 3:30 p.m. Thursday near SE 30th Avenue and SE 14th.

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As the school bus attempted to turn left onto SE 14th Street from SE 30th Avenue, the motorcycle hit the right rear wheel of the bus, officials said. It wasn't immediately clear who had the right of way.

Two children were on the bus, but neither was injured. The bus driver was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution.