HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 24-year-old man from Wesley Chapel tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on US-301 Sunday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was riding a Kawasaki Ninja northbound on US-301, north of Dead River Road, around 6:30 PM.
The roadway was wet, and while attempting to pass other vehicles, the rider lost control of the motorcycle, causing it to overturn and veer off the road.
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The motorcycle then collided with a roadside sign, resulting in fatal injuries to the rider.
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