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May 22, 2013

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Motorcylist killed in collision with SUV

Fatal accident

A man was killed Wednesday after he was thrown from his motorcycle and hit the back of an SUV, Metro Police said.

The accident happened around 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Tropicana and Philmar avenues, police said. The 38-year-old rider of the motorcycle was killed he when he attempted a sudden stop and was thrown against the back of a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, police said. He was transported to Sunrise Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The collision is still under investigation.

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