ORANGE COUNTY, Fla – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a car on State Road 50 (East Colonial Drive) near Taylor Creek Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened at about 7:24 p.m. on Saturday.
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According to the crash report, a 2007 Buick Lucerne was traveling east on State Road 50 approaching Taylor Creek Road. Troopers said the driver was attempting to turn into a private driveway using the westbound lanes.
A 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 was traveling west on State Road 50 east of Taylor Creek Road in the outside lane when the Buick entered the motorcycle’s direct path, troopers said.
The front of the Buick struck the front of the Suzuki, causing both vehicles to catch fire and the rider to be thrown from the motorcycle, FHP said.
The Buick driver was not injured and remained at the scene, troopers said. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.