ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Orange County Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at the intersection of North Hiawassee Road and Hiawassee Meadows Drive around 7 a.m.
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According to FHP, a 2023 Jeep Compass was traveling westbound on Hiawassee Meadow Drive, approaching the intersection, when the driver attempted to make a left turn to head southbound on Hiawassee Road.
At the same time, troopers said a 2008 Ducati Superbike motorcycle was traveling northbound on Hiawassee Road just south of the intersection. The Jeep entered the direct path of the motorcycle, resulting in a collision.
The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old male from Orlando, was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Jeep, a 61-year-old male from Orlando, was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Troopers said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and the Jeep driver was wearing a seatbelt.
The crash remains under investigation.