St. Petersburg Police Investigating Death of Motorcyclist on Ulmerton Road

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St. Petersburg Police Investigating Death of Motorcyclist on Ulmerton Road

Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle versus car crash on Ulmerton Rd in the Carillon area.

Shortly after 9 a.m., a Toyota Yaris driven by 26 year-old Robyn V. Pearce of Tampa, was headed westbound on Ulmerton Road and turned left in front of a Kawasaki motorcycle that was eastbound on Ulmerton.

The male operating the motorcycle died at the scene.  He was identified as 38 year-old Kevin J. Charles of Ruskin.

Pearce was injured and taken to the hospital.

Traffic in the area will be affected for several hours for the investigation.

Eastbound lanes remain closed for the investigation.