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1 dead in crash on U.S. 19 in Clearwater

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Posted at 12:10 PM, Jan 26, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-26 23:19:26-05

CLEARWATER, Fla. — One person died, and northbound lanes of U.S. 19 were closed most of Friday after a crash, Clearwater Police said.

FHP said a motorcycle was traveling north on US19 and approaching the intersection of SR44. The motorcyclist failed to make a right turn and traveled over the cement median and collided with a GMC Canyon. The motorcyclist continued and collided with a Ford pickup.

The motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from injuries suffered during the crash.

FHP said the other two drivers were not injured.

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