Motorcycle passenger dies in crash near DeLand biker bar, FHP says

Fatal wreck occurred at intersection of Old New York, West avenues

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 26-year-old woman who was a passenger on a motorcycle was killed Wednesday night in a Volusia County crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The fatal wreck occurred around 9:20 p.m. at the intersection of Old New York and West avenues.

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According to an FHP crash report, an SUV driven by a 32-year-old woman was traveling west behind a Harley Davidson on Old New York Avenue.

Troopers said the motorcyclist, a 28-year-old man, slowed to make a left turn and the SUV failed to stop.

The SUV struck the motorcyclist and his passenger, who later died at the hospital.

The man driving the motorcycle was not injured, the FHP said.

This crash remains under investigation.


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