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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YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer