A fatal collision between a box truck and a motorcycle on US Highway 98 early Monday morning resulted in the death of a 50-year-old Mary Esther man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. on June 24, 2024, east of Brookwood Boulevard. FHP reported that a Freightliner box truck struck the rear of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the outside lane of eastbound US Highway 98.
- The motorcycle rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Florosa Fire Department. The truck driver, a 60-year-old man from Pensacola, was not injured in the collision.
The identities of those involved have not been released, and it’s unclear if next of kin have been notified.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. No further details were immediately available.
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Rip to motorcycle man, as i have many friends who ride motorcycles, prayers to his family , sorry for the families loss, it is the time of year that motorcyclist ride remember to look both ways and give the motorcyclists space
My condolences, did the truck driver see tail lights? Was the motorcycle stalled in the road.
Did he dead stop in front of the box truck. What happened?