JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 68-year-old motorcyclist from Hilliard was critically injured Sunday night in a crash at the intersection of New Kings and Old Kings roads, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said a pick-up truck, being driven by a 79-year-old man from Thonotosassa, Florida, was headed north on New Kings Road around 8:35 p.m. Sunday when the motorcyclist came up from behind in the same lane as they approached the intersection with Old Kings Road.
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According to the crash report, the motorcyclist suddenly veered left, hitting the truck’s back left bumper, and the impact sent the motorcycle skidding across the oncoming lanes onto the grass shoulder on the opposite side before it hit the woodline.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was critically injured.
The driver of the pick-up truck and his 79-year-old female passenger were not hurt. The report did not indicate if they were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.