News: 2 dead, 1 critically injured after SUV and motorcycle crash in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A crash in St. Petersburg early Friday morning left two people dead and another critically injured, reports WFLA.

Police said a motorcycle and an SUV collided at the intersection of Roser Park Drive and 4th Street South just before 4:30 a.m. According to investigators, the motorcyclist was going at a high rate of speed and the SUV turned in front of it, leading to the collision.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. One person in the SUV died at a local hospital while another was listed in critical condition. The third person in the SUV, a passenger, sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.

4th Street South was shut down to traffic between 9th Avenue and 11th Avenue following the wreck, with drivers advised to find alternate routes.

When motorcycles are involved in accidents with other vehicles, the results can be catastrophic. If you have been affected by such an accident, Kemp Law Group Law Group is the legal partner you can trust. We are experienced St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident lawyers who will be on your side, fighting for the resources you need to recover. We’ve earned million-dollar judgments for clients and can put our experience to work for you. Call us today at 727-325-5512 or respond in our online chat to request your free consultation.