Motorcyclist hit tree during deadly crash in Citrus County, FHP says

HOMOSASSA, Fla. - A 41-year-old Lecanto man died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials say he was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle east on CR-490 (W. Yulee Drive) around 7:01 p.m.

According to troopers, he failed to negotiate a curve in east of South Palo Verde Point and went off the road.

FHP says the man entered the grass shoulder and hit a tree.

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