BARTOW, FL — A Lakeland man was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash on State Road 60 late Saturday night in Bartow. The crash occurred around 11:15 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the intersection of State Road 60 and N 91 Mine Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said a Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 47-year-old Haines City woman, was traveling southbound on N 91 Mine Road when she attempted to turn left at the intersection.
A Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 57-year-old Lakeland man, was traveling eastbound on State Road 60 when the Jeep turned into his path. The motorcycle struck the Jeep.
The Lakeland man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Nothing further at this time.
SOURCE: FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL
