I-4 Blowout: Lakeland Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Tuesday Crash

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 55-year-old Lakeland man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries Tuesday afternoon following a motorcycle crash on Interstate 4.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 12:55 p.m. in the westbound lanes, just west of Branch Forbes Road.

Troopers report that the man was operating a Harley-Davidson when the motorcycle suffered a sudden tire failure. The mechanical issue caused the rider to lose control and overturn on the highway…

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