A motorcyclist died after being struck by a pickup truck in Osceola County Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 58-year-old Kissimmee man was driving a pickup truck around 1:35pm west on Orange Blossom Trail, approaching the intersection at Alexander Street in the left lane. At the same time, a 31-year-old Davenport man was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Orange Blossom Trail approaching Ander Street in the inside lane, according to FHP.
The man driving the pickup truck tried to make a left turn to head south on Alexander Street, but struck the motorcyclist as he entered the roadway, causing the Davenport man to be thrown from his bike.
The motorcyclist was taken to HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, where he died, according to the Florida Troopers.
The man driving the pickup remained at the scene and was treated for minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
