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The Brief
A St. Petersburg police officer and a motorcyclist were involved in a crash Friday night at 54th Avenue North and 16th Street North.
The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to Orlando Bayfront Hospital.
The officer sustained minor injuries; the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Petersburg police officer was involved in a crash with a motorcycle Friday night that left the rider with life-threatening injuries, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
What we know
Police say the crash happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of 54th Avenue North and 16th Street North.
According to investigators, the motorcyclist was taken to Orlando Bayfront Hospital with serious injuries.
The police officer involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Orlando Bayfront Hospital.
What we don’t know
Officials have not yet said what led to the crash.
The Source
Information for this story was provided by the St. Petersburg Police Department.