Motorcyclist Killed in Winter Park Crash Involving Van; Driver Arrested for DUI
WINTER PARK, Fla. – A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday in a crash with a van, leading to the driver’s arrest on a DUI charge, authorities said.
Winter Park Police responded to the collision at 2:17 a.m. near the intersection of Minnesota and Orlando avenues. The van fled the scene but was later found by Maitland Police at U.S. 17-92 and O’Brien Road.
The motorcyclist, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the van, identified as 40-year-old Bryan Eric Christian, was arrested and booked into Seminole County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
According to police, Orlando Avenue was closed in both directions from Gene Street to Minnesota for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the site. Morning commuters were advised to use alternate routes.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and police indicated that additional charges may be forthcoming.
The Source: Information in this report was provided by the Winter Park Police Department.