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The Villages
Friday, March 29, 2024

Motorcyclist killed after colliding with utility pole in Hernando County

A motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after colliding with a utility pole in Hernando County.

Gene Arden Leavitt Jr., 51, of Brooksville was riding a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on U.S. 41, north of Ancient Trail, according to a Florida Highway Patrol accident report. For unknown reasons, Leavitt departed the roadway, entered the west shoulder and collided with a utility pole.

Leavitt had not been wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and died at the scene of the crash.

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