ZELLWOOD, Fla. – A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Ocala died Saturday following his involvement in a single-vehicle crash in Zellwood that afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 1:04 p.m. on Round Lake Road near King Avenue, troopers said.
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The man was driving the motorcycle southbound — approaching King Avenue — when troopers believe he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve and lost control of the vehicle.
According to a crash report, the motorcycle ran off of the roadway and struck a tree.
The man was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead, troopers said. He was wearing a helmet in the crash, the report states.
Troopers are still investigating the fatal crash.
Note: Due to the information provided, this map depicts the general area of the crash and not necessarily its exact location.
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