Sebring, Florida, witnessed a heartbreaking incident on Monday as a deadly collision claimed the lives of a 42-year-old father of two, Jamie Hastings, and a 53-year-old mother, Tiffany Cowen, both residents of Sarnia, Canada. The motorcycle accident occurred in Highlands County, leaving a community in mourning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the collision, which took place around 6:30 p.m. According to preliminary reports, a 40-year-old man from Sebring was traveling east on US 98 in the left turn lane near the junction of Madrid Drive. Simultaneously, a 42-year-old male was approaching the intersection of Madrid Drive on US 98, riding a motorcycle in a westward direction.
Tragically, as per the troopers’ account, the pickup vehicle made a left turn at the junction directly in the path of the oncoming motorcycle, resulting in a collision that struck the bike’s right side. The impact of the collision ejected the motorcyclist and his 53-year-old passenger from the bike. Despite emergency response efforts, both Jamie Hastings and Tiffany Cowen were pronounced dead at the scene.
The devastating incident serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life on the road, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances leading to the collision. The local community extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, grappling with the sudden loss of their loved ones in this tragic accident.
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