FHP: Motorcyclist dies after being struck by 6 vehicles, including tractor-trailer following crash
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa man lost his life Saturday night after losing control of his motorcycle and being hit by multiple vehicles on I-75.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 43-year-old man was traveling northbound on I-75 near US 301 when he lost control of the motorcycle for an unknown reason.
Troopers say the man was separated from the bike as it overturned and came to a final rest in the center northbound lanes.
According to FHP, following the crash, the man and the motorcycle were struck by four sedans, a pickup truck, and a tractor-trailer.
The man died at the scene.
The drivers of the other vehicles were not injured.