Motorcyclist seriously injured after colliding with a car on US-41 in Charlotte County on Tuesday night.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. —
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on US-41, north of Dahlgreen Avenue.
A 29-year-old male motorcyclist was traveling southbound when he crashed into the rear of a Toyota Camry, operated by a 32-year-old man, who had just turned right from Dahlgreen Avenue.
The motorcyclist was reportedly speeding at the time of the collision. He was thrown from his bike and sustained serious injuries, necessitating transport to a local hospital.
The driver of the Camry did not sustain injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident.
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