Motorcyclist killed in three vehicle crash in Lake County
Florida Highway Patrol has released information on a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist out of Lake County.
According to officials, the crash involved 3 vehicles and started when a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis failed to observe the cyclist stopped ahead.
The Mercury hit the back of the motorcyclist, causing a third vehicle to collide with them from behind.
Both motor vehicle occupants were unharmed, but the motorcyclist would be transported to Advent Health - Four Corners Emergency Room, where they would be pronounced deceased.
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