Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash On State Road 60

PLANT CITY, FL -- A 27-year-old Fort Meade man died Saturday after his motorcycle was struck by a cargo van.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Ronald C. Sampson was heading west on State Road 60 just east of Horton Road at about 7:30 p.m. when a cargo van driven by 51-year-old Timothy Bowser of Lakeland turned left onto the eastbound lanes of State Road 60 and ran into Sampson's motorcycle.

The motorcycle caught fire and Sampson died at the scene.

Image via FHP

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