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⭕ Bike Week 2024-Crash Near Wawa On W. Granada Sends Rider to Hospital

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02 Mar

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Bike Week 2024-Crash Near Wawa On W. Granada Sends Rider to Hospital

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In an unfortunate incident on the first day of Bike Week 2024, a motorcycle rider was rushed to the hospital following a collision with an SUV in Ormond Beach, sources report. The accident occurred near the Wawa convenience store at 600 W. Granada Blvd., shortly after noon on Friday, March 1.

Authorities were quick to respond to the scene, which was reported at approximately 12:15 p.m. The rider, whose identity has not been disclosed, was immediately transported to a local hospital under a trauma alert. Despite the severity of the crash, officials are cautiously optimistic, indicating that the injuries sustained by the motorcyclist are not expected to be life-threatening.

The Ormond Beach Police Department (OBPD) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Traffic in the area was significantly disrupted by the accident. The OBPD, committed to ensuring public safety, is working diligently to prevent further incidents during the bustling Bike Week festivities..

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