Motorcyclist Killed in Lakeland Crash Identified

LAKELAND, FL — The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a Sunday morning crash that left a 36-year-old man dead.

According to the agency, the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. Dec. 11 as Jason Douglas Faircloth was approaching the intersection of Drane Field Road and Air Park Drive on a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Police say a semi-truck driven by Dennis Allen Coppins, 43, began to turn south onto Air Park Drive at that time.

“Coppins told investigators that he did not see the approaching motorcycle,” an email from the police department said. “Faircloth was unable to stop and both vehicles collided.”

Faircloth was taken to Lakeland Regional Hospital, but died later from his injuries. Coppins was not injured in the crash that left the intersection closed for nearly five years.

“No charges have been filed at this time,” the email said. “The case remains open and is being investigated.”

Photo courtesy of the Lakeland Police Department