Man Killed In Wreck On Kathleen Road: Police

LAKELAND — A wreck on Kathleen Road Tuesday morning killed a 23-year-old motorcyclist, Lakeland police said.

A Kawasaki motorcycle drove southbound on Kathleen Road near Quincy Street at 8:45 a.m., reports said. At the same time, a Hyundai car drove westbound on Quincy making a left turn onto Kathleen Road southbound, according to investigators. The motorcyclist ran into the passenger side of the Hyundai as he tried to avoid a collision, deputies said. Following the crash, the motorcycle hit a curb and a cement light pole.

Medical personnel pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the crash location. The driver of the car received treatment at a local hospital. Authorities shut down the roadway for almost four hours as they investigated the wreck.

If anyone has any additional information regarding the crash, please contact Investigator Camilo Almeida at Camilo.Almeida@lakelandgov.net.

Original Patch Story:

A crash involving a motorcyclist has shut down all lanes of Kathleen Road near Emma Street Tuesday morning, Lakeland police said.

Lanes are expected to shut down for several hours, investigators said. Deputies were on scene on diverting traffic. Officials have asked drivers to use alternate routes.

No other information has been released. This is a developing story. Patch will keep you updated.

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