FHP: Fatal crash on US-1 kills a motorcyclist
Troopers arrived on the scene of the crash that caused a roadblock on US-1 south of Harbor Oak Lane in Titusville at approximately 6:31 p.m.
According to FHP a 2019 RAM 1500 was stopped, facing west at the stop sign of US-1 and the Manatee Hammock Campground.
A 2009 Honda VT750 motorcycle with two occupants were traveling northbound on US-1 south of Harbor Oak Lane in the outside lane.
The RAM went to make a left turn onto US-1 and entered the direct path of the Honda and struck it.
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The 66-year-old male driver of the RAM was not injured and reminded on the scene, according to FHP.
Both occupants of the motorcycle were transported to the hospital; the rider, a male, was pronounced dead, and the passenger, a female, suffered serious injuries but is in stable condition.
The crash investigation is ongoing.
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