Motorcyclist killed after rear-ending an SUV on Interstate-4 near Davenport Tuesday
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023 and caused significant traffic delays on Interstate-4 during morning rush hour in the Davenport area.
The crash occurred at about 6:56 am on the eastbound side of the interstate between US 27 and Champions Gate Boulevard.
Killed in the crash was 21-year old Jandihel Ortiz Aviles of Kissimmee.
A PCSO deputy who had just completed an unrelated traffic stop nearby arrived at the scene of the crash shortly after it occurred and immediately began life-saving measures and requested Polk County Fire Rescue and additional PCSO units.
PCSO Traffic Homicide detectives responded and began their investigation.
It was determined that Mr. Aviles was traveling east on I-4 and at one point was seen driving on the outside shoulder of the roadway prior to the crash.
As the motorcycle changed lanes and entered the center lane of travel, it violently collided with the rear of a white 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by 36-year old Hamilton White of Orlando.
The impact caused Mr. Aviles to be ejected from his motorcycle and caused significant damage to the back of the Equinox. Mr. White was not injured.
Mr. Aviles was not wearing a helmet.
A portion of I-4 eastbound was closed for approximately four hours, and the crash remains under investigation.
