Motorcyclist killed Wednesday on Pine Road
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Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 9:41 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 9:43 a.m.
SILVER SPRINGS SHORES - A motorcyclist was killed on Pine Road at Midway Terrace on Wednesday evening when an oncoming truck made a left turn in front of the bike, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
Wayne Horan, 43, of Ocala, was killed.
According to the FHP, Horan was driving 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on Pine Road at about 8:15 p.m. when the crash occurred.
Charles E. Long, 52, of Ocala, turned a 2007 GMC pickup truck in front of Horan, who tried to take evasive action, according to the report. The motorcycle slammed into the side of the truck, and Horan, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected onto the roadway.
He was pronounced dead at Munroe Regional Medical Center at 10:06 p.m.
Long was not injured.
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Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 9:41 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 9:43 a.m.
SILVER SPRINGS SHORES - A motorcyclist was killed on Pine Road at Midway Terrace on Wednesday evening when an oncoming truck made a left turn in front of the bike, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
Wayne Horan, 43, of Ocala, was killed.
According to the FHP, Horan was driving 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on Pine Road at about 8:15 p.m. when the crash occurred.
Charles E. Long, 52, of Ocala, turned a 2007 GMC pickup truck in front of Horan, who tried to take evasive action, according to the report. The motorcycle slammed into the side of the truck, and Horan, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected onto the roadway.
He was pronounced dead at Munroe Regional Medical Center at 10:06 p.m.
Long was not injured.