JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 A motorcyclist was killed early Monday morning in a crash on Shad Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Investigators with JSO\u2019s Traffic Homicide Unit said the crash happened around 1:45 a.m. along Shad Road, near the intersection of Florida Mining Boulevard.<\/p>\n
Police said two motorcyclists were traveling eastbound together when one rider left the roadway and hit a concrete pole on the south side of the intersection. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded and pronounced the rider dead at the scene. The rider was described as a white man in his late 20s.<\/p>\n
The second motorcyclist was not hurt and was the one who called 911, investigators said.<\/p>\n
JSO said the rider was wearing a helmet, but investigators believe speed may have been a factor.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was wearing a helmet, he was just going a little too fast,\u201d Sgt. Robert Hungerford said. \u201cHe did not estimate the correct speed for the curb.\u201d<\/p>\n
Investigators said they are still working to determine what led up to the crash. They also said they won\u2019t know whether alcohol or drugs played a role until the Medical Examiner completes a report.<\/p>\n
JSO said this is Duval County\u2019s 94th traffic fatality of the year, and the 12th involving a motorcycle.<\/p>\n
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