Volusia County

Roads reopen after Port Orange man killed in motorcycle crash

The collision took place at approximately 12:13 p.m. at the intersection of Tomoka Farms Road and Avocado Drive

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Update 4 p.m.:

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol has informed us that roadways are now clear following an afternoon fatal crash that caused significant traffic delays in Volusia County.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Port Orange man dies in collision at Tomoka Farms Road and Avocado Drive

A 67-year-old Port Orange man died after an SUV turned into the path of his motorcycle Friday afternoon in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 12:13 p.m. at Tomoka Farms Road, also known as County Road 415, and Avocado Drive.

Troopers said a 25-year-old South Daytona woman was driving a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder north on Tomoka Farms Road when she attempted a left turn and entered the path of the southbound motorcycle. The fronts of the two vehicles collided.

The motorcyclist was taken to Halifax Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Troopers said he was wearing a helmet.

The SUV driver suffered minor injuries and remained at the scene, according to FHP.

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