Motorcyclist killed after pickup truck turns in front of rider at CR 215 and Blanding Blvd.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after a pickup truck turned in front of him at County Road 215 and Blanding Boulevard in Clay County on Thursday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

FHP said a Ford F350 towing a flatbed trailer was stopped on CR 215 waiting to turn left on Blanding Boulevard. A motorcyclist was traveling south on Blanding and the truck pulled out in front of the rider, causing him to strike the truck and the trailer, FHP said.

The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital, where he died, FHP said.

Officials said they don’t believe alcohol or any other impairment was involved.