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Police: Motorcyclist dead in Orange City crash

ORANGE CITY, Fla. — The Orange City Police and Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning.

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According to the police, the crash happened around 10:14 a.m. on Saxon Boulevard and Medical Plaza Drive.

Police said a 2022 red Ducati motorcycle was driving eastbound on Saxon Boulevard.

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Police said a 2023 grey Mitsubishi SUV was driving westbound on Saxon Boulevard and attempted a left turn into 1024 Saxon Blvd.

Officials said both vehicles collided, causing the motorcyclist to be thrown off his bike.

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Orange City Police said the motorcyclist, 22-year-old Matthew Manzur of Deltona, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the car driver, 69-year-old Sebastian Qualantone of Deltona, had minimal injuries.

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Eastbound Saxon is being diverted to Threadgill Place, Police said.

Investigators said if you have additional information concerning this incident, please contact Traffic Homicide Investigators Sgt Brian Kibbe or Officer Joshua Hoffman at 386-775-9999.

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Beatriz Oliveira, WFTV.com

Beatriz Oliveira is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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