VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers are on scene of a deadly motorcycle crash that happened early Wednesday near New Smyrna Beach.
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A Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy reported the crash shortly before 4:30 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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The deputy, traveling along Pioneer Trail near Airport Road, came across a motorcycle that had left the roadway and ended up in a ditch.
The deceased rider was located nearby, according to FHP.
Troopers did not release any personal information about the motorcyclist.
Traffic homicide investigators were still at the crash scene as of 7:45 a.m. Wednesday.
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See the map below for an approximate location of the crash:
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