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1 dead after Putnam County crash involving 2 motorcycles, troopers say

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A man died after his motorcycle collided with another motorcycle on Wednesday night in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

It happened shortly after 6 p.m. on U.S. Highway 17 north of Palmetto Bluff Road.

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Troopers said three motorcyclists -- including a 66-year-old man from Clarkston, Michigan, and a 32-year-old woman from Waterford, Michigan -- were traveling north in the outside lane when a vehicle exited a parking lot and entered the lane.

The Highway Patrol said the 66-year-old motorcyclist was unable to slow down and struck the back of the 32-year-old’s motorcycle. Both were thrown from their motorcycles, troopers said.

The Highway Patrol said the 66-year-old was taken to Orange Park Medical Center in critical condition and later died.

According to an FHP news release, he was not wearing a helmet.

Troopers said the 32-year-old was not injured.

The FHP news release shows she was wearing a helmet.


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