Riverview Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Causeway Boulevard

TAMPA, FL — A 36-year-old Riverview man has died after he was thrown off his motorcycle after colliding with a pickup truck Friday on Causeway Boulevard.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at 2:39 p.m., the motorcyclist was heading west on Causeway Boulevard east of South 86th Street at a high speed when he collided with the rear of a pickup truck.

Following the crash, the driver of the pickup truck fled the scene.

The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

Troopers are searching for a black 2009-2018 model Dodge Ram 1500, last seen traveling west on Causeway Boulevard from 78th Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the FHP by calling *FHP or 813-558-1800.