Michael Pierce, 30, dies after his motorcycle rear-ends semi at Queen Palm Drive and Broadway Avenue in Tampa, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:38amAccident Date:
Tuesday, March 21, 2017Motorcyclist killed in fiery crash in Hillsborough
Officials said Jorge Puentes, 51, was driving a tractor trailer on Broadway Ave. and preparing to turn left onto Queen Palm Dr. with about 10 cars behind him.
Michael Pierce, 30, who was driving a Suzuki sports bike, attempted to pass the line of cars in the westbound lane and ended up crashing into the back of the tractor trailer, rupturing the gas tank.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Fire, Accident Topic - Common Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents, Accident Type - Commercial Truck Accident, Legal Topics - Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Special Circumstances - Commercial Vehicle, Transportation Topic - Commercial Trucking Industry, Rear-End CollisionsPeople Involved:
Michael Pierce
Jorge Puentes
Roadway:
Queen Palm Drive and Broadway AvenueCity:
Tampa, FLCounty:
Hillsborough County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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