MOTORCYCLE

In the late 1990s, when Florida bikers were still required to wear helmets, Pinellas lawyer Ron Smith was an aggressive advocate for overturning the law.

Two Melbourne men were killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car, police say.

Motorcycle enthusiasts across the country mourned the death of 70-year-old John Clouser — whom they call ‘Uncle John,’ — after he was killed in a fatal hit-and-run in Brevard County Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

ORLANDO, Fla. — dThe Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles wants to remind drivers to share the road. The agency is launching its annual “Share the Road” campaign, alongside the Florida Highway Patrol. May marks Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month. Last year, there were 8,625 motorcycle crashes and 583 motorcycle fatalities across the state — up from 510 motorcycle fatalities in 2020. Do not follow too closely behind a motorcycle: motorcycles have the ability to stop more quickly than other vehicles.

A 76-year-old man died after his motorcycle slammed into the front of a garbage truck in DeLand, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A motorcycle rider was killed Wednesday night after a crash on S.R. 50 near Titusville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

New video shows the moments leading up to a motorcyclist nearly riding off Main Street Bridge in Daytona Beach.

A dangling motorcycle prompted the closure of the Main Street bridge in Daytona Beach.

News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.

A driver made a left turn directly into the path of a motorcyclist, killing the 22-year-old man who was riding the motorcycle, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A 63-year-old man was killed Wednesday when he crashed a motorcycle in Volusia County while coming around a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The driver in a 2006 Toyota Highlander, stated that the first motorcycle passed him going south but the first one, “for an unknown reason, crossed the center line and struck his vehicle directly in the hood/front end,” police said.

Deadly crash along South Goldenrod Road near the intersection with Lake Underhill RoadORANGE COUNTY. Fla. – One person died and another is hospitalized after a crash along South Goldenrod Road near the intersection with Lake Underhill Road Thursday morning, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. At the same time, Troopers said the motorcycle rider was driving northbound on Goldenrod. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old from Kissimmee, died in the crash, while the other driver, a 26-year-old from Orlando, was not badly hurt, according to troopers. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, according to the report.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after a crash involving a motorcycle in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred near Volco Road and 35th Street at about 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Troopers said the motorcycle was heading west on Volvo Road when for an unknown reason, the male operator of the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve. Troopers said the motorcycle struck a pole and the man and a female passenger were thrown from the motorcycle. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said.

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and Central Florida Motorcycle Council held the "Ride for Racial Justice." It’s full-throttle ahead for social reform,” Toni Washington with the Central Florida Motorcycle Council said. Full Screen 1 / 7 Motorcycle ride calls for racial justiceLady V drove up from Ft. Myers and said it was important for her to participate in the ride. In the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd, the riders are calling for change to the criminal justice system. “We’re throttling for reform, we’re throttling for change, we’re throttling for injustice and we will be throttling throughout the state of Florida and wherever else we can get to,” Washington said.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A man on a motorcycle was killed after crashing into a SUV that entered into his direct path, causing that vehicle to overturn, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a Kia Sorrento was stopped at a stop sign on eastbound Celery Avenue around 10:25 a.m. Thursday when the driver attempted to turn left onto Lake Mary Boulevard, entering the direct path of an approaching motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the left side of the Kia, causing the SUV to overturn, records show. Seminole County Fire Department officials said the 42-year-old woman driving was trapped in the vehicle but has since been taken to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries. The 49-year-old Deltona man on the motorcycle died at the scene of the crash, according to the report.

DAVIE, Fla. – A North Carolina man died in South Florida over the weekend after crashing his motorcycle on an expressway ramp and being thrown over a barrier wall, authorities said. The man had been riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle on the ramp to head south on the turnpike when he lost control and hit the barrier wall, FHP said. The man was thrown from the bike and fell more than 30 feet. The motorcycle came to rest on the ramp. The man was wearing a helmet, troopers said.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 63-year-old Ohio man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a Kia Forte Saturday in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2 a.m. near U.S. 1 and Wiley Avenue. The FHP said a motorcyclist was traveling south in the northbound lanes of U.S. 1 as the Kia Forte traveled north on U.S. 1. The motorcycle and car crashed head-on, according to officials. The 63-year-old motorcyclist died at a hospital, authorities said.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Motorcycle enthusiasts, it’s time to start your bikes and rev those engines because Daytona Beach’s 79th annual Bike Week is coming to town. Start your day off at the welcome center located at One Daytona, right across from the Daytona International Speedway. North Beach StreetThere will be motorcycle-only parking on selected areas of North Beach Street. 290 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach. March 14: Daytona 200/Daytona TT at the Daytona International Speedway.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A person is dead after a crash between a motorcycle and another vehicle Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to troopers, the crash happened at 1:05 p.m. near Wekiva Springs Road and Riverbend Road. Authorities said the crash involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, troopers said. Stay with News 6 for updates on this developing story.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old Sanford man was killed in a motorcycle crash Thanksgiving night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The FHP said Francis Mascaro died in the wreck, which happened around 9 p.m. on State Road 429 near State Road 46. 429 when he lost control of his bike, which struck a curb and culvert. Mascaro, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the bike, according to troopers. The crash is under investigation.

Snowman escaping winter on motorcycle? A snowman isn't waiting around for spring to come along; he's riding out of it on a motorcycle. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Elaine Quijano show us the video.