ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (970 WFLA) - Two motorcycle crashes within hours of each other in Pinellas County leave a couple dead and a third person seriously injured.
A 25-year old biker and his female passenger collided with a car at the intersection of 137th Street and Walsingham Road in Largo around 7 p.m. Tuesday night, according to police.
Officers said the driver violated the right of way and both were ejected from the bike. The 19-year old female passenger died at the scene, while the male driver was taken to Bayfront where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
A separate motorcycle crash happened on the off-ramp of I-275 South and 4th St. North.
Nicholas Tobey, 35, was riding in the outside lane when a car pulled out in front of him.
Police said he tried to put on the brakes, but his motorcycle slammed into the car.
Tobey was taken to Bayfront Health and is listed in critical condition.