Joseph Koch, 20, killed in motorcycle collision at US 19 and 49th Street E in Palmetto, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:29amAccident Date:
Friday, March 31, 2017Motorcyclist dies after abandoning bike to avoid collision
Troopers said the motorcyclist, Joseph Koch, 20, abandoned his bike to avoid colliding with the jeep.
Koch and the bike slid underneath the Jeep’s right side and ended up colliding with the vehicle’s undercarriage.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Joseph Koch
Scott Audette
Roadway:
US 19 and 49th Street ECity:
Palmetto, FLCounty:
Manatee County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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