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FHP: 1 dead, 1 hurt after motorcycle rider crashes into pedestrian sitting at bus stop

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Two people were injured, and a motorcyclist has died after a crash Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash occurred around 12:25 p.m. at Palm Parkway and Vineland Road.

The motorcycle rider, 37-year-old Sean Betts, was traveling at a high speed when he crashed into the back of a car and lost control, according to a report.

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Troopers said the biker also crashed into a pedestrian sitting on a bench at a Lynx bus stop.

The pedestrian was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, officials said.

Firefighters said Betts died at the scene.

Troopers said the crash remains under investigation.

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