ST. PETERSBURG., Fla. — A motorcyclist was killed in a St. Petersburg crash after an SUV turned into his path, officials said.
A Kawasaki Motorcycle driven by Mason Derks, 19, was traveling northbound on Park Street North, approaching 28th Ave, Northbound.
According to a St. Petersburg Police Department report, a Mazda SUV was traveling westbound on 28th Avenue North and then turned southbound onto Park Street North and into the path of the motorcycle, causing the crash.
Derks was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront, where he was pronounced dead on June 14.
The SUV driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, officials said.
Hillsborough County crews work six days a week to improve stormwater drainage
The ongoing restoration work is part of a larger effort by Hillsborough County Public Works aimed at mitigating flooding risks throughout the area. Officials are hopeful that these improvements will provide a sense of safety during this hurricane season.