Motorcyclist ejected, killed after rear-ending trailer being towed by pickup

A 46-year-old man was ejected from his motorcycle and killed after he crashed into a trailer being towed by a pickup truck.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the fatal accident took place on Interstate 95, near mile marker 193 at 4:13 p.m. on Saturday, July 1.

The motorcyclist, who was from Rockledge, was driving a 2017 Kawasaki Z900 northbound on I-95, just north of Viera Boulevard in the center lane.

Witnesses say that the man was traveling above the posted speed limit when he attempted to change lanes into the outside lane. While he was changing lanes, the man crashed into a trailer that was being towed by a 2000 Ford F-250.

As a result of the collision, the rider was thrown from his vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the pickup, a 39-year-old Orlando man, and his passenger, a 30-year-old Orlando man, were not injured in the accident.

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