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Southbound I-95 shut down in Volusia County after fatal crash
By Katherine Langford
Woman, 19, falls from motorcycle, hit by tractor-trailer on I-95, FHP says
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A 19-year-old woman died Tuesday night after falling off a motorcycle on Interstate 95 and being hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Woman falls from speeding motorcycle, FHP saysThe crash happened around 9:06 p.m. at mile marker 272 in Volusia County.According to an FHP report, a 23-year-old Ormond Beach man and the 19-year-old Orange City woman were riding on a 2026 Kawasaki Z900 and going above the speed limit.The rider accelerated, which caused the woman to be thrown from the motorcycle and land in the center lane of I-95, FHP said.The woman landed in the direct path of a tractor-trailer that was driven by a 40-year-old Orlando man, according to FHP. The semi truck hit the woman, who died at the scene.The man on the motorcycle and the truck driver were not hurt and remained at the scene, according to officials.FHP has not released the identity of the woman who died or any other details about the crash. FHP said the crash is under inves
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