Motorcyclist dies after crash on US-27 in Sebring: FHP

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on US-27 in Sebring on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Investigators say the victim was traveling at a high speed when they attempted to merge into the same lane another car was merging into.

The front of the motorcycle hit the back end of the other car.

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The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital where they later died.

The crash remains under investigation.

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