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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into minivan, deputies say

By Nikki DeMarco, WFTV.com

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By Nikki DeMarco, WFTV.com

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Volusia County are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Friday night in Deltona.

The crash happened around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Providence Boulevard and Murphy Avenue.

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Deputies said a minivan traveling southbound on Providence Boulevard made a turn onto Murphy Avenue and turned into the path of a motorcycle traveling northbound on Providence Boulevard.

The motorcycle struck the rear passenger side of the van.

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The motorcyclist, 22-year-old Antonio E. Brown of Deltona, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

He was wearing a full-face helmet.

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The driver of the minivan was not injured and remained at the scene.

There were no signs of impairment detected during the initial phase of the investigation.

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Charges are pending the outcome of a thorough crash investigation.

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