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Michael Muriel, 40, and one person killed in motorcycle wreck on N. Jones Avenue in Tampa, Florida

Modified Date: 
Fri, 11/10/2017 - 4:02pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, November 21, 2015

2 men killed in motorcycle crash in Tampa

Two men were killed in a motorcycle crash overnight in the Lowry Park North area of Tampa, police said. The officers located a downed motorcycle and rendered aid two men who were unresponsive. Officers were called to the area of N. Jones Avenue between W. Waters Avenue and W. Arctic Street when residents heard what they believed was a crash. Both were then declared dead at the scene by Tampa Fire Rescue personnel. Check back for updates.

Police: Two men killed in motorcycle crash in Tampa

At about 3 a.m., Michael Muriel, 40, was speeding down Jones Avenue North between Waters Avenue West and Arctic Avenue West when he lost control of the motorcycle, according to police.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Michael Muriel
Roadway: 
N. Jones Avenue
City: 
Tampa, FL
County: 
Hillsborough County, FL
Area: 
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

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