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Motorcyclist killed in US 41 crash

The highway's southbound lanes were closed for some time.

TAMPA, Fla. — Southbound U.S. 41 was closed for a few hours Monday morning following a deadly motorcycle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 4 a.m. on the highway at Madison Avenue in Hillsborough County. Authorities shut down the southbound lanes while they investigated.

Troopers say a 58-year-old motorcyclist from Riverview somehow lost control of the bike and crashed into a utility pole. He was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene of the crash.

A motorcycle was seen at the side of the road as the Sky 10 helicopter flew overhead.

FHP says the southbound lanes have since reopened to traffic.

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