One man killed in crash on State Road 19 and Crill Avenue: FHP

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PALATKA, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a SUV that left one man dead and two others injured in Palatka Sunday afternoon.

A motorcycle and a SUV were traveling in opposite directions on Crill Avenue approaching the intersection with State Road 19, according to FHP. As the motorcycle drove through the intersection, the SUV made a left turn. The front end of the motorcycle then collided with the passenger side of the SUV.

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The 52-year-old motorcyclist from Ponte Vedra Beach died from their injuries.

The driver and passenger of the SUV suffered minor injuries.

The traffic crash caused all lanes to be blocked. The lanes have since reopened, according to FHP.

The traffic crash is still pending further investigation by FHP.

This is a developing story. Come back for more updates.


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