Motorcyclist killed in Nokomis crash on US-41

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Authorities are releasing extra particulars a few weekend crash that left a motorcyclist useless on US-41 close to Bayshore Drive.

The crash occurred simply after 10:30 am Sunday. Florida Highway Patrol troopers mentioned each autos have been heading south on US-41, with the motorbike in the left lane and the automobile in the correct lane.

The driver of the automobile made a left flip from the correct lane, crossing into the motorbike’s path. The two collided and the motorcyclist was killed.

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The crash shut down lanes for about three hours.

Florida Highway Patrol mentioned crashes like this change into extra frequent this time of 12 months as a result of extra individuals are on the roads.

“We do see an uptick with our crashes, and it’s simply because there are so many more people here visiting, which creates more opportunities for bad things to happen,” a trooper mentioned. “That’s why it’s incumbent upon us to remember that driving, in fact, is a responsibility. Must be taken seriously.”

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