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Motorcyclist dies after crashing on SR-429 in Osceola County

Florida Highway Patrol (WFTV.com News Staff)

OSCEOLA, Fla. — A man died after crashing his motorcycle in Osceola County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

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It happened Thursday evening along State Road 429.

Shortly after 5 p.m., troopers responded to the area of mile marker 5, near Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway.

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On scene, they determined the motorcyclist, while traveling northbound on SR-429, ran off the highway at a curve in the road.

Troopers said the rider struck a guardrail on the inside shoulder of the roadway and was thrown from his bike.

He died at the crash site.

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FHP did not release his name, but said he was 39 years old and lived in Davenport.

Troopers also said the man was wearing a helmet.

The crash remains under investigation.

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