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FHP: Man dead after motorcycle overturned on County Road 201 in Flagler County

(Matt Gush - stock.adobe.com)

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead after his motorcycle left the roadway and overturned on County Road 201, John Anderson Highway in Flagler County Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

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The deadly incident happened at 6:10 p.m.

The motorcyclist failed to negotiate a left-hand curve as he was traveling southbound on County Road 201.

The 68-year-old man who died reportedly traveled off the roadway and crossed onto the right grass shoulder.

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This caused the man to fall from his motorcycle.

According to FHP, the motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Advent Health Hospital Flagler South.

He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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