An 18-year-old Orlando man was killed while riding his motorcycle after a collision with a car yesterday evening in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 8:09 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 436 and Oleander Drive. ClickOrlando detailed that the young motorcyclist was transported to Advent Health East Orlando, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the BMW was reportedly unharmed and cooperated with the authorities, remaining at the scene following the accident. Troopers have yet to release the name of the deceased. As they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic crash thoroughly, efforts to completely understand the events that led up to this moment are underway. It has been advised that the southbound lanes on State Road 436 were to close at Oleander Drive temporarily, likely to allow emergency services and investigators the space needed to work safely.
Local news coverage from WFTV echoes the report from the Highway Patrol, noting the involvement of a 2021 BMW 330i and a 2008 Kawasaki Motorcycle in the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol hasn't yet publicly disclosed the cause of the crash or if any charges are anticipated to be filed.
