Ronald Dell'Aquila, 46, killed, and teen passenger injured in motorcycle collision with car driven by Nathan Abernathy, 74, on State Road 293 in Okaloosa County, Florida

Modified Date:

Tue, 08/09/2022 - 1:05pm

Accident Date:

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Motorcyclist Killed, Teenage Passnger Injured in Crash

His teenage passenger is in the hospital in serious condition. But according to Florida Highway Patrol, Nathan Abernathy, 74, crossed the bike's path in a Ford Expedition. A Niceville man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Okaloosa County Thursday night. Ronald Dell'Aquila, 46, was riding a Harley Davidson with a 17-year-old passenger when he tried to pull onto Commons Dr. It happened on State Road 293 near the intersection of Commons Drive.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

People Involved:

Ronald Dell'Aquila

Nathan Abernathy

Roadway:

State Road 293

County:

Okaloosa County, FL

Area:

Mobile, AL-Pensacola, FL

Comments

I really want to know the 17

Permalink Submitted by Jackie on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 3:39pm

I really want to know the 17 year olds name! I was leaving the commons and saw the scene... god bless everyone during this time.

Hi Jackie, I did more online

Permalink Submitted by Ingrid on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 11:27am

Hi Jackie, I did more online research but was unable to find the teen's name. It is common that media sources do not publish the names of minors involved in accidents. If I do find it, I will add it to this accident page. Thanks, Ingrid, Accident Data Center

His daughter, Bella.

Permalink Submitted by Patty on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 3:07pm

His daughter, Bella.

The passenger was his

Permalink Submitted by . on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 12:32pm

The passenger was his daughter. She is doing fine now.