Adam Bookhamer, 20, killed, after his motorcycle collides with a jeep towing a boat, driven by Martin Hopkins, 64, at an intersection on U.S. 301 near Ellenton.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:27amAccident Date:
Friday, March 21, 2014Motorcyclist killed in traffic crash.
A 20-year-old motorcyclist dead Saturday in a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 301 and Sally Lee Drive, authorities said.
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A 20-year-old motorcyclist dead Saturday in a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 301 and Sally Lee Drive, authorities said.
A Buell motorcycle driven by Adam Bookhamer of Lakeland was traveling northbound on U.S. 301 shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Martin Hopkins, 64, of Ellenton was driving a 1985 Jeep hauling a trailer carrying a boat west on Sally Lee Drive.
The Jeep attempted to make a left turn to U.S. 301 and entered the path of the motorcycle, a FHP news release stated. The bike collided with the trailer.
Bookhamer died at the scene of the accident.
The accident remains under investigation.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Adam Bookhamer
Martin Hopkins
Roadway:
U.S. 301City:
Ellenton, FLCounty:
Manatee County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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