Tragedy strikes in Leesburg as a 65-year-old motorcyclist loses their life in a collision near RaceTrac. The incident has left the community in shock, with many wondering what led to this devastating outcome. Join us as we delve into the details of this unfortunate event and uncover the circumstances surrounding the accident.
65-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In Collision
According to authorities, a 65-year-old Tavares man lost his life when his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and an 88-year-old Fruitland Park woman’s automobile collided in Leesburg.
The deadly collision occurred on Saturday evening close to Tomato Hill Road and U.S. Highway 441.
According to Leesburg police, a preliminary investigation showed that the woman was driving a 2020 Honda Fit when it collided with a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was headed south on U.S. Highway 441 as it was leaving the RaceTrac gas station.
William Clough, a biker from Tavares, was sent to UF Health-Leesburg, where he subsequently passed away, according to the police.
Anyone who may have seen the crash is urged to call the Leesburg Police Department at 352-787-2121 as an investigation is still underway. For over three hours, traffic was rerouted around the scene of the collision.
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