Motorcyclist dead after late-morning crash in Lake County, troopers say

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LEESBURG, Fla. - Troopers are investigating a crash in Lake County that left a motorcyclist dead late Tuesday morning. 

The incident happened just before noon on County Road 452 and Sandpiper Drive in Leesburg, troopers said. 

Florida Highway Patrol said the two vehicles involved were a Hyundai Sonata and a Kawasaki motorcycle. 

The Hyundai Sonata, which was being driven by a 91-year-old man from Apopka, was headed east on County Road 452 approaching Sandpiper Drive in the inside left turn lane when it made a left turn in the direct path of the motorcycle, which was driving west on the same road. 

The front of the motorcycle collided with the right side of the Sonata. 

The driver and passenger, a 76-year-old woman, in the Sonata were not transported to a local hospital and remained on the scene. The 56-year-old male motorcyclist from Umatilla was transported to Waterman Hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. It's unknown if the man was wearing a helmet. 

The crash remains under investigation. 

This is a developing story.