Deadly motorcycle accident in Clay Co.

MIDDLEBURG, Fla – One person is dead and another person has serious injuries after a motorcycle accident in Middlebburg, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Police say the driver of a motorcycle, Christopher Gowens, 37 failed to negotiate on Black Creek Drive. FHP says the motorcycle left the roadway hit a ditch and overturned. Bother driver and the passenger were thrown off the bike.

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The driver was taken to U.F. Health Jacksonville with serious injuries. The passenger Shane Gowens, 39, was killed in the crash.

FHP says alcohol tests are pending for both the driver and passenger.