25-year-old St. Petersburg man dies after speeding, crashing into car, according to police
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 25-year-old man died after speeding and crashing his motorcycle into the back of a car on Thursday night, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Shortly after 8 p.m., police say a grey Honda CBR600RR motorcycle was speeding while headed southbound on 34th Street North. A 34-year-old was driving a blue Hyundai Sonata west on 34th Ave. N., and crossed over five lanes of traffic, according to officials.
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Authorities say the motorcyclist collided with the Sonata on the right rear side of the car at the intersection of 34th Street North and 34th Avenue North.
The 25-year-old man from St. Petersburg died at the scene of the crash, according to police. Officials say the driver of the Hyundai was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.