Biker dies in wreck near On Top of the World retirement community in Ocala

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash in Marion County on Thursday morning.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say an 87-year-old woman was driving a car south on Southwest 80 Avenue near the On Top of the World retirement community.

Troopers say the car turned left on 80th Street in front of a motorcycle headed north on 80th Avenue, violating the motorcycle’s right-of-way.

The biker, a 37-year-old man from Citrus Springs, was thrown onto the shoulder of the road. He was taken to the hospital where he died.

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The woman was treated for minor injuries. Troopers are investigating the crash.

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