Minivan strikes, kills motorcyclist in Orange County

FHP investigates fatal crash

A motorcyclist was struck by a minivan and killed late Monday in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

According to the FHP, George Martinez, 25, of Kissimmee, died in the fatal crash, which was reported at 10:03 a.m. on Orange Avenue at Bear Crossing Drive in Orlando.

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Troopers said Martinez was riding a 2007 Yamaha southbound on State Road 527 when a Toyota Sienna driven by a 58-year-old Orlando man made a left turn and struck his bike. Both vehicles then struck a light pole, troopers said.

Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene, the FHP said.

The driver of the minivan suffered minor injuries, according to troopers.

An investigation is continuing.

 


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