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A couple from Cocoa, Florida, was tragically killed after their motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Osceola County. The crash occurred just before 5 p.m. on U.S. Highway 192 and Nova Avenue. The accident victims were identified as 55-year-old James Hudson and his wife Mary Hudson, 56. The driver of the pickup truck was identified as 22-year-old Ashley Williams of Pahokee. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the truck was traveling northbound on Nova Avenue and stopped at a stop sign on U.S. 192, the motorcycle was eastbound on U.S. 192 when the collision occurred. For more read Cocoa, Florida, couple tragically killed after motorcycle collides with pickup truck.
It was reported by the Florida Highway Patrol that the truck driver attempted a left hand turn onto U.S. 192 and drove into the path of the motorcycle.
The death of this couple is a tragedy for their family and community. Motorcyclists like the Hudsons are unfortunate victims of automobile / motorcycle accidents in Florida. It is important that drivers obey road signs, speed limits, and, yes, the right of way of vehicles (including motorcycles) on the roadway. There are bumper stickers in Florida that state, “Watch Out for Motorcycles”. This is a simple yet very important messages. When drivers violate of the right of way of a motorcycle rider or otherwise drive in a negligent manner, the motorcycle rider and passenger are at risk for severe personal injuries and death. Safe, attentive driving can avoid or prevent many accidents that take place that cause serious personal injuries to motorcycle riders and passengers.