Carl Reitano killed and Brandon Gimlin injured in motorcycle crash at Lutz Lake Fern Road and Sunlake Blvd in Lutz, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 10/01/2015 - 2:21pmAccident Date:
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Motorcyclist killed in Lutz crash
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a motorcycle accident on Lutz Lake Fern Road at Sunlake Blvd. in Lutz.
Around 9 a.m. on Sunday, Carl Reitano was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle with a group of other motorcyclists when a woman driving a Ford Explorer drove into the path of the bikers, colliding with Reitano and another motorcyclist, Brandon Gimlin. Reitano was pronounced deceased at the crash site. Deputies said both men were wearing helmets. Check back for more information as it becomes available.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Carl Reitano
Brandon Gimlin
Roadway:
Lutz Lake Fern Road and Sunlake BlvdCity:
Lutz, FLCounty:
Hillsborough County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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