Man killed in vehicle crash on State Road 482

One man is dead after a fatal crash Thursday, June 19, on State Road 428 and Sand Lake Pointe Loop.

According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, the fatal crash occurred at about 12:30 a.m.

A 43-year-old man was driving a 2024 Ram 3500 hauling a trailer eastbound on Sand Lake Road in the left turn lane, west of Sand Lake Pointe Loop. A 26-year-old motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Sand Lake Road in the center lane, east of Sand Lake Pointe Loop. 

The 43-year-old man failed to yield to the motorcyclist and made a U-turn to travel west on Sand Lake Road in the direct path of the motorcyclist. As a result, the front of the motorcycle collided with the right side of the pickup truck's trailer. 

The 43-year-old man was not transported to the hospital and remained on the scene without injuries. The 26-year-old man was pronounced dead on scene. 

The crash remains under investigation.