At approximately 9:18am early Tuesday morning a 911 call came in regarding an accident on MLK Blvd. at intersection of Jewett Street. The accident occurred between a motorcycle and a white Ford Expedition.
A witness went to the man’s aid. According to the witness she prayed with the man and did what she could to help him. Sadly the Polk County Sheriff’s Office advised the motorcyclist didn’t survive.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Winter Haven Fire Department & Polk County Fire Rescue all responded to the scene.
The roadway was shut down for hours, but has now been reopened. More details coming soon.
