Summerfield driver at wheel of vehicle that fatally collides with motorcyclist - Villages-News.com

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Alabama
intersection of County Road 475 and Southeast 178th Street
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Alabama Today in Alabama: A 62-year-old Ocala motorcyclist was killed early Monday morning when a pickup truck driven by a 71-year-old Summerfield man pulled into his path in Marion County, Florida. The fatal crash occurred at 5:50 a.m. at the intersection of County Road 475 and Southeast 178th Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The pickup truck driver had stopped at a stop sign on Southeast 178th Street and initiated a wide right turn onto County Road 475, pulling directly into the path of the oncoming southbound motorcycle. The front of the motorcycle struck the left front of the pickup truck, throwing the rider from the bike. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The pickup truck driver was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
71-year-old Summerfield man At-fault party

Original reporting

Summerfield driver at wheel of vehicle that fatally collides with motorcyclist - Villages-News.com

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