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Motorcyclist dead after collision along Alafaya Trail

Trooper hurt: A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was injured early Wednesday when a driver crashed into his parked vehicle. (Florida Highway Patrol)
(Florida Highway Patrol)

OVIDEO, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the crash just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.

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According to Troopers, a KIA Forte was traveling south on Alafaya Trail when it attempted to make a left turn at Park Road.

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A motorcyclist was heading north along Alafaya when the KIA turned into the motorcyclist’s path, hitting the motorcycle.

The 22-year-old rider of the motorcycle was transported to Oviedo Medical Center, where he died.

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The 19-year-old driver of the KIA remained at the scene of the crash.

FHP is still investigating to determine who was at fault.

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