{"id":201021,"date":"2026-03-22T03:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/201021\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T03:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:37:09","slug":"head-on-crash-in-orange-county-claims-life-of-biker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/201021\/","title":{"rendered":"Head-On-Crash in Orange County Claims Life of Biker"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 A 39-year-old man from Christmas, Fla., died Saturday evening after his motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on S.R. 50 in Orange County. The crash occurred at 7:24 p.m. at the intersection of Taylor Creek Road.<\/p>\n

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Buick Lucerne entered the westbound lanes while the driver attempted to turn into a private driveway. <\/p>\n

The Buick continued traveling west in the outside lane, placing it in the direct path of an oncoming Suzuki GSX-R1000.<\/p>\n

The impact caused both the Buick and Suzuki to catch fire. The 39-year-old motorcyclist, thrown from his vehicle and wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

The driver of the Buick, a 67-year-old man from Oviedo, was not injured and remained at the scene following the crash. <\/p>\n

It is currently unknown if he was wearing a seat belt during the incident.<\/p>\n

Channel 9 will provide updates as personnel manage the scene and disseminate information regarding the road blockage.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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