Kenneth Epps, 48, killed in motorcycle accident on Bloomingdale Avenue in Brandon, Florida
Modified Date:
Tue, 12/30/2014 - 6:28amAccident Date:
Monday, December 29, 2014Motorcyclist killed in crash on Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon
Investigators are trying to determine whether Epps was speeding, a spokesperson for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
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A Tampa motorcyclist was killed Monday at approximately 5 p.m. in Brandon after he ran into a vehilce that pulled out in front of him. Kenneth Epps, 48, of Tampa, was driving a 2002 Suzuki GSXR on Bloomingdale Avenue. A Ford Escape was turning left from Christy Lane. Epps braked to avoid a collision, but the motorcycle crashed into the front of the crossover vehicle. Epps was thrown from the motorcycle and was pronounced deceased at the crash site. The driver of the Escape, Jorge Arturo Granados, 31, of Palmetto, and his two passengers, was not injured. Alcohol was not suspected as a factor in the crash, and no charges have yet been filed.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Kenneth Epps
Jorge Arturo Granados
Roadway:
Bloomingdale AvenueCity:
Brandon, FLCounty:
Hillsborough County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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From a co-worker and union
From a co-worker and union brother we all are saddened by the loss. To kennys family we send our thoughts and prayers.
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