SHARPES, Fla. – A 19-year-old Dunnellon man riding a motorcycle through Sharpes died after losing control of the bike and crashing early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 3:52 a.m. on U.S. Highway 1, approaching Puma Valley Way in the inside southbound lane, as the rider allegedly traveled above the posted speed limit, troopers said.
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According to an FHP crash report, the rider failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and lost control of the motorcycle, which ran off the roadway to the right. The bike then struck a utility pole as a result, the report states.
The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to FHP. Troopers believe he was wearing a helmet during the crash.
FHP is still investigating.
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