Teen Motorcyclist Killed in Highland City Crash | Tampa News

A tragic crash claimed the life of an 18-year-old motorcyclist Friday afternoon in Highland City, as the rider, traveling at high speed and weaving through traffic, collided with a Mitsubishi attempting to cross U.S. 98. Though wearing a helmet, the rider was ejected and later pronounced dead despite emergency efforts. The car’s driver, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken to the hospital. Authorities continue investigating the exact sequence of events, and names remain withheld pending further details. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.fox13news.com/news/18-year-old-motorcyclist-killed-polk-crash-fhp More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee47a179bdec6c0b Report issues to [email protected].