Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tire that fell off trailer on I-75

SUMTER COUNTY, FL – An accident on Interstate 75 in Sumter County Thursday morning left a motorcycle rider dead, according to WKMG.

The Florida Highway Patrol said it happened as the motorcyclist was headed south on I-75 behind another vehicle that was towing a trailer.  A tire fell off the trailer and landed in the path of the motorcycle, causing it to overturn.

The 55-year-old motorcyclist was thrown from the bike and was pronounced dead at the scene.  The victim’s name was not released.

The FHP said the driver of the other vehicle, 32-year-old Quesada Fonseca, will face charges for not having a valid driver’s license.

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