JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A motorcyclist was killed early Monday morning in a crash on Shad Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators with JSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit said the crash happened around 1:45 a.m. along Shad Road, near the intersection of Florida Mining Boulevard.
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Police said two motorcyclists were traveling eastbound together when one rider left the roadway and hit a concrete pole on the south side of the intersection. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded and pronounced the rider dead at the scene. The rider was described as a white man in his late 20s.
The second motorcyclist was not hurt and was the one who called 911, investigators said.
JSO said the rider was wearing a helmet, but investigators believe speed may have been a factor.
“He was wearing a helmet, he was just going a little too fast,” Sgt. Robert Hungerford said. “He did not estimate the correct speed for the curb.”
Investigators said they are still working to determine what led up to the crash. They also said they won’t know whether alcohol or drugs played a role until the Medical Examiner completes a report.
JSO said this is Duval County’s 94th traffic fatality of the year, and the 12th involving a motorcycle.