Trevor William Clements, 22, and Brenda L. McKenzie, 46, killed, and Eric Selke, 22, and John McKenzie, 53, injured in collision involving motorcycle and SUV on State Road 44 in Lecanto, Florida
Modified Date:
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 11:43amAccident Date:
Saturday, April 23, 2016Two die in Citrus County crash
The oncoming SUV prompted a motorcycle rider, John McKenzie, 53, of Crystal River, to make an evasive maneuver to avoid the vehicle. This caused McKenzie to lose control of his motorcycle. It flipped over and struck McKenzie's passenger, Brenda L. McKenzie, 46, also of Crystal River. Brenda McKenzie was also pronounced dead at the scene.
2 dead, 2 injured in Citrus County crash
Just before 10 p.m., a Jeep was traveling east on SR-44 when it crossed into the center median and overturned in the westbound lanes. A motorcycle tried to avoid colliding with the overturned Jeep, but also overturned, troopers said.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Trevor William Clements
Brenda L. McKenzie
John McKenzie
Eric Selke
Roadway:
State Road 44City:
Lecanto, FLCounty:
Citrus County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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