Motorcyclist killed in crash after colliding with utility trailer in Lakeland: Police

LAKELAND, Fla. - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lakeland Saturday night after police said they believe he ran a red light and struck a utility trailer.

According to the Lakeland Police Department, officers responded to the 1200 block of East Memorial Boulevard at around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck carrying a trailer.

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When they arrived, officers located a 55-year-old unresponsive man who was the operator of the motorcycle. Police were joined by Polk County Fire Rescue and the Lakeland Fire Department to begin life-saving measures. 

He was taken to Lakeland Regional Health where he eventually died from his injuries. Based on the information gathered in the investigation, police believe the motorcyclist proceeded through a red light and struck the utility trailer.