Lutz Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Ehrlich Road Wednesday Afternoon

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Lutz Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Ehrlich Road Wednesday Afternoon

40 Year-old Jean Andre of Lutz was killed in a crash that occurred at about 4:56 pm on Wednesday, August 30 2017.

According to investigators, Jean Andre was driving a yellow 2001 Honda CBR900 motorcycle eastbound on Ehrlich Road at a high rate of speed, swerving in and out of traffic approaching Farmington Boulevard.

54 year-old Raul Boucourt of Tampa was driving a gold Audi A4 sedan southbound on Farmington Boulevard preparing to turn left onto Ehrlich Road.

37 year-old Jessica Marketta of Tampa was driving a black 2003 Nissan Xterra northbound on Farmington Boulevard preparing to turn left onto westbound Ehrlich Road.

According to a witness, the traffic light for Andre turned red before he entered the intersection and traffic on Farmington Boulevard had started their left turns.

The motorcycle struck the front of the Xterra and then the right rear passenger side of the Audi throwing Andre from the motorcycle

Andre died at the scene of the crash.

None of the other drivers or occupants were injured.

Marijuana and alcohol were found in the backpack of Mr. Andre.

Andre was wearing a helmet.

No charges are expected in this case.

The investigation continues,