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Motorcyclist dies after striking concrete pole on Kings Avenue

This is the seventh motorcycle fatality in Jacksonville this year.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office JSO generic police lights (WJXT)

JACKSONVILLE,Fla. – A motorcyclist died Thursday night after striking a concrete pole on Kings Avenue, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said the motorcyclist failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a concrete pole.

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JSO said speed may have been a factor in the crash.

The driver was taken to a hospital, where he died.

Detectives are investigating and are working to determine all circumstances surrounding the crash.

This is the 18th traffic fatality, and the seventh involving a motorcycle, in 2025.