An early morning collision yesterday claimed the life of a young motorcyclist in Orange County. The fatal accident occurred around 7 a.m. at the intersection of North Hiawassee Road and Hiawassee Meadows Drive, as reported by ClickOrlando. The Florida Highway Patrol states that a 2008 Ducati Superbike motorcycle was heading north when a 2023 Jeep Compass, attempting to turn south, entered its path and resulting in a devastating impact.
The rider, a 20-year-old from Orlando, was promptly taken to the hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The operator of the Jeep, a 61-year-old man, also from Orlando, sustained minor injuries and was taken to receive medical attention. It is important to take note that, according to FHP, safety precautions were observed — the motorcyclist was reported to have been wearing a helmet, and the Jeep’s driver had secured his seatbelt at the time of the accident…