LAKELAND, Fla. — A 29-year-old Lakeland man died Tuesday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision involving an SUV driven by a Spring Hill resident.
The Lakeland Police Department responded to the 1600 block of George Jenkins Boulevard at approximately 12:38 p.m. on May 5, 2026. Investigators determined that a black Nissan SUV, operated by 35-year-old Leah Sykes of Spring Hill, was traveling eastbound. Simultaneously, Alexander Baerhold, 29, was traveling westbound on a yellow motorcycle.
According to department officials, the Nissan attempted a left turn at an intersection and moved into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle subsequently struck the passenger side of the SUV…