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Release Number: 09-121

For Immediate Release

Public Information Office

April 28, 2009

Debbie Carter: dcarter@hcso.tampa.fl.us

(813) 247-8060

 

 

Who:

Driver #1: Shane A Burke, dob: 12/10/87 (Fatality)

             4731 Fietzway Bl, Dover

 

Vehicle: 2006 Honda Motorcycle

 

Driver #2: Rebecca T Morton, dob: 08/17/54

                  Dover, FL

 

Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Siena Van

 

What:

Traffic crash with fatality

When:

Monday, April 27, 2009 at 8:14 p.m.

Where:

Dover Rd and White Cliff Place

Why/How:

 

 

 

The accident happened when the driver of the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Dover Rd and passed a vehicle that was in front of him and upon returning to his lane a 2001 Toyota that was southbound on Dover Rd turned left in front of him.  The motorcyclist struck the Toyota died as a result of his injuries.

 

The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.