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Rider struck, killed after falling off bike during jump at Orlando MX Park

Deputies investigate fatal crash at racetrack

Orange County Sheriff's Office cruiser.

BITHLO, Fla. – A man was killed Sunday when he fell off his dirt bike during a jump and was struck by another rider at a racetrack in Orange County, sheriff’s officials said.

The fatal crash happened at Orlando MX Park at 19400 East Colonial Drive in Bithlo.

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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the park for a crash involving two dirt bikes and found a man suffering from injuries.

According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, the man “was accidentally struck by another rider after falling off his own dirt bike during a jump.”

The man was taken to a hospital, where he died, deputies said.

No other details have been released.


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