On Friday, August 9, 2024, Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews responded to a serious crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
The incident occurred around 11 p.m. in the eastbound lanes when a motorcycle collided with the rear of a moving car.
The motorcyclist, identified as 19-year-old Ramon Castro Jr. of Tampa, was transported to Mease Countryside Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Authorities believe that speed was a contributing factor in the crash.
As a result of the accident, the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway were closed for several hours while the investigation was conducted.
The Clearwater Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances