A 19-year-old Dunnellon man died Sunday morning after losing control of his motorcycle and striking a utility pole on U.S. Highway 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash occurred at 3:52 a.m. near the intersection of Puma Valley Way.
Troopers said the man was operating a Suzuki RX1000 southbound in the inside lane of U.S. Highway 1. The rider was traveling above the posted speed limit and failed to negotiate a left-hand curve.
The motorcycle ran off the roadway to the right and collided with a utility pole…