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Motorcyclist dies in three-vehicle crash on Orange Avenue

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Orange Avenue south of Royal Palm Avenue.

FHP said a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2017 Honda Accord were traveling southbound on Orange Avenue, with the Honda traveling in front of the motorcycle. Investigators said the motorcyclist failed to see the Honda ahead and struck the rear of the car.

According to FHP, the impact sent the motorcycle into the northbound lane and into the path of a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The motorcycle then struck the SUV.

The motorcyclist was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.

FHP said the drivers of the Honda and Mitsubishi were taken to separate hospitals with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Beatriz Oliveira

Beatriz Oliveira, WFTV.com

Beatriz Oliveira is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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