Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash in Polk County, FHP says

On Tuesday morning, a 31-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 17-92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at 8:30 a.m.

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The Florida Highway Patrol says an SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed on Dyson Road when it crossed into the path of a motorcycle.

As a result, the motorcycle struck the side of the SUV, FHP said.

FHP says the driver of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries.