Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Tampa Crash

TAMPA, FL — A 27-year-old Tampa man was cited Thursday night after a crash on Hillsborough Avenue sent three people to the hospital, including a motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Frank Leto III was stopped facing west in the left turn lane on Hillsborough Avenue at Halifax Drive around 8 p.m. April 20. At that time, a Honda driven by John James Reppert, 29, of Tampa was heading east in the center lane on Hillsborough Avenue at the intersection with Halifax.

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Troopers say Leto turned his Nissan Xterra left into Reppert’s path, resulting in a crash.

Reppert, who was wearing a helmet, was thrown from his bike, a highway patrol report said. He was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Leto was not injured in the crash, but his two passengers were. Martha Marie Miler, 28, of Tampa and a 1-year-old girl were both taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Troopers cited Leto for making an improper turn, the report said.

No further information is available at this time.

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Photos courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol