Motorcyclist dies in SE Marion County crash


[File photo by Bruce Ackerman]

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Posted June 3, 2026 | By Andy Fillmore, [email protected]

A 69-year-old Lady Lake man died June 2 as the result of a motorcycle crash in southeast Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol has reported.

According to an FHP press release, the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m.

“(The motorcycle) was traveling eastbound on (Southeast)175th Street. (The motorcycle) exited the south side of the roadway and struck a tree,” the release stated.

The victim, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced deceased on scene.

The FHP Crash Dashboard at flhsmv.gov states that from Jan.1 to May 27 there have been 38 fatalities on Marion County roadways.   

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