ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a deadly crash Friday morning in east Orange County.
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The crash happened around 7:23 a.m. near the intersection of South Goldenrod Road and Alachua Street.
Troopers said the crash involved a rider on a Kawasaki motorcycle who crashed into a box truck.
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The truck was slowing down to make a turn when the motorcycle rider failed to slow down and slammed into the back of the vehicle, according to a report.
The rider was taken to Advent Health East Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
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The truck driver was uninjured and remained at the scene.
Troopers said the roadway is blocked in the area as they continue their crash investigation.
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Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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