Motorcyclist Killed During Crash with Pickup in Putnam County

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on May 4, 2023

According to authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol, a 57-year-old motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries yesterday evening after he was involved in a collision with a pickup truck on State Road 20 in Putnam County.

Preliminary incident reports from troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol indicate that it was 8:31 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, when a 57-year-old man from Palm Coast was driving a 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the eastbound direction of State Road 20 near County Road 20A in Putnam County. For reasons that are currently unknown, the motorcyclist crossed over the double-yellow lines separating the lanes of traffic as he approached County Road 20A and crashed into a 24-year-old man from Archer who was driving a 2018 Chevy Silverado in the westbound lane.

The impact from the motorcycle accident caused the 57-year-old biker to be ejected from his Harley-Davidson. He suffered severe injuries during the collision and died at the scene. Florida Highway Patrol officers stated that although he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, it was not compliant with the current Department of Transportation standards.

The 24-year-old driver of the pickup truck and his 15-year-old passenger from Bronson were unharmed. Both were wearing their seat belts when the deadly accident took place.

This case is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Stay Safe This Summer

In addition to the regular residents that travel our local roadways on a daily basis, thousands of tourists, out-of-towners, and in-state vacationers visit a variety of destinations throughout Florida every year. And as the weather here in the Sunshine State continues to be favorable for enjoying outdoor summertime activities like going to amusement parks, riding bicycles, walking dogs, and driving motorcycles, the odds of accidents involving these individuals sadly increases as well.

For over forty-six years and counting, Florida personal injury lawyer James O. Cunningham has been fighting for the rights of victims who have been seriously injured or killed during car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian/crosswalk accidents, semi-truck collisions, bicycle accidents, and more. If you would like to schedule a free 30-minute case evaluation, please fill out a contact form on our website or call our office directly at 877-FL-INJURY to speak with an associate.

James O. Cunningham

Since 1977, personal injury lawyer James Cunningham has provided effective legal advocacy to people who are injured through the negligent actions of another person or entity throughout the Central Florida area. He fights to obtain recoveries for his clients’ physical and emotional pain and suffering and pursues his clients’ personal injury cases with a commitment to excellence and impeccable preparation.