DADE CITY, FL — Shortly after midnight Sunday, a crash at a roundabout along U.S. 98 resulted in the death of a 53-year-old Bartow man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 12:03 a.m. at U.S. 98 and Old Lakeland Highway. Troopers said the man was traveling southbound on a Honda Fury when he failed to negotiate the roundabout.
The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a traffic sign on the opposite side of the highway.
The rider suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Nothing further at this time.
SOURCE: FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL
