Deputies from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team were dispatched to a crash involving a motorcycle on the Park Boulevard bridge. The crash occurred in the eastbound lane at approximately 8:24 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022.
According to investigators, 49-year-old Ferdinando Abbondante traveled on his 2013 Yamaha R6 Motorcycle onto the eastbound entrance ramp of the Park Boulevard Bridge when he approached slower traffic. According to investigators, Abbondante passed a vehicle on the left side, but when merging back over he collided into the guardrail and was ejected from the motorcycle.
Abbondante was transported to Largo Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
According to investigators, speed appears to be a factor in the crash. It is unknown if alcohol was also a factor.
Next of kin has been notified.
The investigation continues.
