ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 22-year-old man from South Carolina died after crashing into a concrete barrier wall early Thursday morning in St. Petersburg, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP said the man drove past road closure signs onto the 4th Street North entrance ramp to northbound Interstate 275 when he crashed into the wall and was ejected from the bike.
The 22-year-old was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders are overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. In 2021, there were 5932 motorcyclists killed -- making up 14% of all traffic fatalities.