Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Bearss Avenue in Hillsborough County

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 11:55 am

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Photo of motorcycle crash in Hillsborough County courtesy of FHP

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A 19-year-old Inverness man was seriously injured after crashing his Yamaha R6 motorcycle while exiting southbound I-275 onto Bearss Avenue at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

According to investigators, the motorcycle was traveling at high speed when it left the ramp, struck a concrete traffic island, and entered Bearss Avenue. The motorcycle then collided with a Chevrolet Silverado towing a trailer, driven by a 41-year-old Tampa man.

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Photo of truck involved in motorcycle crash in Hillsborough County courtesy of FHP

The impact threw the rider from the motorcycle. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the truck was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.

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