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OCALA, Fla. - A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Marion County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Troopers said the collision happened shortly after 4 a.m. at the intersection of SW 80 Avenue and SW 80 Street in Ocala.
Here is a map for a better idea of where the crash occurred:
Authorities stated that the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on SW 80 Avenue when a car turned left in front of him at the intersection, violating his "right-of-way," according to a news release.
The motorcyclist, identified as a 37-year-old man from Citrus Springs, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to FHP.
An 87-year-old woman from Ocala, who was driving the car, sustained minor injuries in the crash.
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The Source: Information for this article was provided by the Florida Highway Patrol.