Brandon Bailey Obituary, Death: Motorcyclist dies in collision with FedEx truck in Lak
Brandon Bailey Obituary, DeathA fatal motorcycle accident in Lakeland claimed the life of 28-year-old Brandon Bailey on Monday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. near Tom Costine Road and Ridgeglen Circle West.
Authorities reported that Bailey was riding a 2023 Honda motorcycle at a high speed behind a FedEx truck traveling east on Tom Costine Road. As the truck, driven by 35-year-old Juan Cruz Rivera, attempted to make a left turn, Bailey tried to pass on the left in a no-passing zone marked by a double yellow line. This maneuver resulted in a collision, with the motorcycle striking the rear passenger side of the truck.
Emergency responders arrived to find Bailey unresponsive. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Rivera was unharmed and cooperated fully with investigators.
Tom Costine Road remained closed for three hours as authorities conducted their investigation. The sheriff’s office stated that the case is still under review, but no charges are expected at this time.
