Tragic Accident: Motorcyclist Thrown into Tampa Bay After Collision on Gandy Bridge!
A motorcyclist tragically lost his life late Saturday night after a severe accident on the Gandy Bridge, which led to him being thrown off his bike and into Tampa Bay, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
The incident happened around 10:35 p.m., as a 41-year-old man from Orlando was driving a Hyundai Tucson westbound on the bridge.
At the same time, a 23-year-old from Pinellas Park was riding a Honda CBR1000RR motorcycle at a high speed in the same direction, the report said.
The crash occurred when the motorcycle collided with the rear of the Hyundai Tucson near the Pinellas County line.
The impact of the collision caused the motorcycle to strike the barrier wall on the side of the bridge, causing it to catch fire.
The motorcyclist was then thrown off his bike and into Tampa Bay, according to the patrol officers.
Divers from the Tampa Police Department recovered the motorcyclist’s body, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai Tucson suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.
While this tragic accident unfolded, there’s a related matter that has left some residents feeling frustrated.
FEMA’s guidelines for debris removal following storms don’t include condos or condominiums, as they are classified as commercial properties.
A public information officer for the City of Clearwater stated, “We are not removing debris from condos; we do consider them commercial.”
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This has caused confusion and anger among residents living in condos, as they feel it doesn’t make sense that their homes are excluded from federal assistance for storm debris removal.
Many condo owners are questioning why their properties are being treated differently from other types of housing when it comes to debris pickup, arguing that it adds an unnecessary burden after an already stressful storm recovery process.