Brandon man dies after crashing into light pole while riding motorcycle: FHP

TAMPA, Fla. - A 68-year-old Brandon man died at a local hospital after crashing his motorcycle early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FHP says the motorcyclist was riding a Harley-Davidson north on US-301 around 2:44 a.m.

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As he was approaching Stannum Street, the man failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and hit a utility light pole, according to officials.

Authorities say the motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

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