St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2025-
Date of original release: 06-14-25

Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Release posted on 06-14-25 at 9:07 AM

At 1:30 am this morning, a Kawasaki Motorcycle was traveling northbound on Park St N approaching 28th Ave N. A Mazda SUV was traveling westbound on 28th Ave N and made a southbound turn onto Park St N, turning in front of the motorcycle causing the crash.

The motorcyclist, Mason Derks, was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront where he later died of his injuries. The next of kin has been notified.

The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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