A motorcyclist from Avon Park was killed in a two-vehicle crash southeast of Frostproof on Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:47 a.m. to the intersection of Old Avon Park Road and Sangster Road.
First responders attempted life-saving measures on the motorcyclist, but the injuries were fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased was the operator of a 2022 Yamaha motorcycle.
The other involved party was the driver of a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500, who remained at the scene and declined medical treatment.
Preliminary investigation by PCSO Traffic Homicide detectives indicates the motorcycle was traveling on Old Avon Park Road and passed a witness in a non-passing zone at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle then entered a curve too fast, crossed the center line into the oncoming lane, and collided with the Dodge Ram. The motorcycle came to rest under the rear axle of the truck.
The roadway was closed for about three hours following the crash.
No criminal or civil charges are anticipated at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.
SOURCE: POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
