CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on U.S. 41, near Elkham Boulevard, troopers said.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at 1:45 a.m. on Dec. 14, a motorcycle was traveling northbound on U.S. 41 at a high rate of speed as it approached Elkham Boulevard. A car traveling southbound on U.S. 41 attempted to turn left onto Elkham Boulevard and turned in front of the motorcycle.

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The front of the motorcycle struck the side of the car.

The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital— and was later pronounced dead.

The driver of the car reported minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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