TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving a motor vehicle and a motorcyclist that happened near the intersection of S. Howard Ave & W. Azeele St
According to police, officers responded to the scene at 1:30 am Sunday, locating an adult male motorcyclist in the roadway unresponsive after being struck by a motorist.
Lifesaving measures were performed by Tampa Fire Rescue, and the victim was transported to a local hospital but ultimately succumbed to their injuries. The involved motorist remained on the scene.
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Detectives responded to the scene and have begun reviewing all evidence pertaining to the traffic crash.
Both roadways were closed to traffic in all directions.
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