Articles Posted in Motorcycle Accidents

TAMPA, FL – A motorcyclist died in a Tuesday night multi-vehicle collision that happened on the State Road 60 West ramp connecting to Veterans Expressway. 

This crash took place before 8 p.m. and seemed to involve two cars and four other motorcycles, according to WTSP. After arriving, police blocked off the westbound lanes for several hours and lifted all closures at 11:30 p.m. 

Police are investigating the circumstances behind this collision and have not released the motorcyclist’s identity at this time or said if anyone else was injured. These details will be provided in an updated news blog post once more details surface. 

TAMPA, FL – A motorcyclist was sent to a hospital where they later died after a collision on I-275 west of the Hillsborough River Friday.

Traffic delays immediately ensued as crews worked to clean up debris from the crash and as Florida Highway Patrol investigated the contributing factors behind this collision, according to WFLA. 

At this time, FHP has not provided the victim’s age, gender, and place of residence. In addition, troopers have not provided a definitive answer regarding the exact cause of this crash. These details will be provided in an updated news blog once authorities release more information. 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A 26-year-old man lost his life Wednesday in Riverview when he collided with a school bus while operating a motorcycle, according to Tampa Bay Times.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the fatal accident took place on a stretch of U.S. 301 at Duncan Road, prompting an emergency response shortly after 4:00 p.m.

An early investigation found that a 43-year-old Brandon resident was driving a Hillsborough school bus when she turned left onto Duncan Road from the highway. The bus was traveling under a flashing yellow turn signal when it was hit by the victim, of Sun City Center, who was operating a Suzuki motorcycle northbound. After striking the bus, the motorcyclist went on to hit a southbound Dodge pickup truck driven by a 55-year-old man from Riverview.

RIVERVIEW, FL – A 29-year-old man operating a motorcycle lost his life after he was struck by a driver of a Nissan Frontier who failed to yield to traffic Sunday. 

Florida Highway Patrol told WFLA that this collision happened when the motorcyclist was entering Gibsonton Drive from the I-75 exit. After the vehicles collided, the biker succumbed to fatal wounds while the Nissan driver, a 59-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries. 

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who also responded to the scene, shut down northbound I-75 and eastbound Gibsonton for the investigation and for the scene clearance process. 

TAMPA, FL – A 33-year-old man riding a motorcycle hit the back of a Jeep Cherokee and then a barrier, leading his bike to catch fire and claiming his life Saturday. 

WFLA said this collision happened around 10:45 p.m. on West Gandy Boulevard. Florida Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene, declared the motorcyclist dead at the scene.  

The other driver was unharmed.