A 68-year-old Dunnellon man was killed Monday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with the rear of a stopped sedan on U.S. 41 in Marion County. The crash occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 41 and SW 25th Place.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 51-year-old Ocala woman was driving a sedan northbound on U.S. 41 and slowed to a stop while attempting to turn left onto SW 25th Place. The motorcyclist, who was traveling north behind the sedan, failed to stop and struck the rear of the vehicle.
Both drivers were transported to a local hospital. The motorcyclist was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the sedan suffered serious injuries.
FHP reported the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
