Marcus Allen Murray, 28, dead after crashing motorcycle into a tree on U.S. 17 in Winter Haven, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 10/01/2015 - 2:36pmAccident Date:
Saturday, March 28, 2015Motorcyclist killed in crash in Winter Haven
Police said Murray was wearing a helmet at the time, and that speed appears to be a factor in the crash
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Authorities have reported Marcus Allen Murray, 28, has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday morning. Murray was spotted early Saturday morning after a passerby reported Murray lying on the side of the road. It has been reported that Murray missed a curve and ran into a tree. Speeding is said to be the cause of the accident.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
High-Speed/Excessive SpeedPeople Involved:
Marcus Allen Murray
Roadway:
U.S. 17City:
Winter Haven, FLCounty:
Polk County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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