Two motorcyclists encountered an unexpected hazard on Interstate 4 in Orange City that ended in a crash involving the wildlife native to Florida—an alligator. The Florida Highway Patrol reported the incident occurred last night around 6:08 p.m. near mile marker 110 in the westbound lanes, where a 67-year-old DeLeon Springs man and a 25-year-old Orange City woman, riding separate motorcycles, collided with the reptile, according to ClickOrlando.
Following the collision with the alligator, the riders—operating a 2022 Suzuki GSX-R1000R and a 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650, respectively—lost control, veering off the roadway, whereupon the man's motorcycle left the pavement and struck a tree, both individuals were transported to HCA Lake Monroe Hospital; they sustained non-life-threatening injuries per WESH reported.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was promptly called to the scene to deal with the injured alligator, displaying the state's commitment to its unique ecosystem even amid human infrastructure.
