Posted
Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:20 am
OKEECHOBEE – A motorcycle accident on U.S. 441 resulted in the death of a 56-year-old man on Sept. 25, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Authorities said the accident occurred at approximately 3:38 p.m. when a 2013 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle collided with the rear end of a 2006 Peterbilt semi-truck at the intersection of SW 28th Street. The motorcycle was traveling south on U.S. 441 as the semi-truck, driven by a 33-year-old Hialeah man, was making a turn onto SW 28th Street.
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Okeechobee County Fire Rescue. Emergency services responded promptly, but no additional injuries were reported.
The collision led to traffic delays while investigators assessed the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the accident.
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