Michael Maner, 57, killed in motorcycle crash on July 2 on U.S. Highway 40.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:36amAccident Date:
Tuesday, July 1, 2014Motorcyclist killed near Mary Jane
Police say an initial investigation shows that Maner was trying to pass a second vehicle that was trying to turn left off the highway. The driver of that vehicle was not injured.
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A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday when he was hit by a car he was trying to pass.
The crash happened at about 11:45 a.m. on U.S. Highway 40 just east of the entrance to Mary Jane. The man driving the motorcycle – identified as 57-year-old Michael Maner of Austin, Texas – suffered severe head injuries, and later died at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver.
Police say an initial investigation shows that Maner was trying to pass a second vehicle that was trying to turn left off the highway. The driver of that vehicle was not injured.
US-40 was closed in both directions for an hour after the crash.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police say drugs and alcohol are not expected to have contributed to the crash.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Michael Maner
Roadway:
U.S. Highway 40City:
Winter Park, FLCounty:
Orange County, FL
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