Palm Coast man killed in motorcycle crash in Flagler Beach on Bike Week's first weekend
A Palm Coast man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Flagler Beach early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash appears to be the first fatal motorcycle wreck in the area during Bike Week, which officially started in Daytona Beach on Friday.
The 54-year-old Palm Coast man was southbound on State Road A1A at Ninth Street South when he tried to pass a sport utility vehicle on the left side, the FHP stated.
The motorcycle's front wheel struck a raised concrete center median. The motorcycle then overturned multiple times, throwing the rider from the cycle, the FHP stated.
The motorcycle came to rest in the northbound lane and the rider in the center median.
The unidentified man, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene of the crash, the FHP stated.
It was the second-serious crash involving a motorcycle in Flagler Beach since the beginning of Bike Week. A motorcyclist suffered life threatening injuries in an accident on A1A and South 22nd Street at about 11:24 p.m. Friday in Flagler Beach, according to a social media post from the city's Fire Department. The post did not provide any other details about the crash.
The post stated that interim Flagler Beach Fire Chief Stephen Cox was sending the department's "thoughts and prayers" to the biker.
"As the City of Flagler Beach attracts thousands of motorcycle riders each Bike Week, we want to remind riders to prioritize safety on the road. With increased traffic and unpredictable road conditions, taking precautions can save lives," Cox stated in the post.
The Flagler Beach Police Department reposted the Fire Department's response and stated that the six plus miles of A1A in Flagler Beach is a no passing zone.
"During this busy Bike Week, please drive defensively, extend braking zones and be aware of the speed limit," the posted stated.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Palm Coast man dies in motorcycle crash in Flagler during Bike Week
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