PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A 76-year-old man from Pinellas Park died Sunday after losing control of his three-wheeled motorcycle on the Skyway Bridge.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. as the rider was traveling northbound near Milepost 12. FHP stated the motorcyclist took evasive action to avoid an unidentified vehicle, causing the motorcycle to veer onto the shoulder and strike the outside guardrail.
The motorcycle came to rest in the northbound lane, ejecting the rider, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders closed the northbound lanes of the Skyway Bridge until approximately 5:15 p.m. as they conducted their investigation.
Authorities said further details regarding the unknown vehicle are still under investigation.