HIGHLAND CITY, Fla. — An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Hwy 98 on Friday afternoon around 3:30 p.m.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the teen was riding a 2026 Kawasaki motorcycle, speeding northbound and changing lanes when a 2015 Mitsubishi entered the highway from Hancock Avenue. The Mitsubishi attempted to cross into southbound lanes and collided with the motorcycle.
The impact occurred at the rear passenger door of the Mitsubishi, resulting in damage to both vehicles. Authorities reported that the motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Mitsubishi, who was not wearing her seatbelt, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.