VENICE, Fla. — A 28-year-old man died early Friday when he lost control of a dirt bike on U.S. 41, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. as the man was riding a 2008 Honda CRF north on the east sidewalk of Tamiami Trail, north of East Baffin Drive.
Troopers reported that he was unable to maintain control and fell to the ground. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit is conducting an active investigation into the crash.