Clearwater man dies after being thrown from motorcycle during crash, FHP says

A man was thrown off his motorcycle during a fatal accident in Pinellas County on Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers say a 22-year-old Largo woman was driving north on State Road 688 around 8:53 p.m. At the intersection of 130th Avenue North, she turned left under a yellow flashing turn signal.

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A 20-year-old motorcyclist from Clearwater was driving south when the woman made the turn and hit him, according to FHP. 

Troopers say he was thrown of the motorcycle.

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Officials say that man was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.

The woman only had minor injuries.