Timothy Burns, 60, killed in motorcycle crash on Radio Avenue in Nassau County, Florida
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/02/2015 - 4:16pmAccident Date:
Monday, May 18, 2015Motorcyclist dies after colliding with SUV
Florida Highway Patrol identified a motorcyclist killed in a crash in Nassau County Monday afternoon.
Timothy Burns was riding west on Radio Avenue when he reportedly turned in front of a Jeep and was struck. He died at the scene. The driver of the Jeep, Heather Pope, 31, suffered minor injuries.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Timothy Burns
Heather Pope
Roadway:
Radio AvenueCounty:
Nassau County, FLArea:
Jacksonville, FL
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