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Police: Motorcyclist killed after hitting curb, ejecting from bike in Lakeland

Police say the crash is still under investigation.
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LAKELAND, Fla. — A man riding his motorcycle died on Saturday after striking a curb, according to Lakeland Police Department.

Authorities say the incident happened at around 4:04 p.m. near North Lincoln Avenue and 2nd Street. They say Darry Townsend, 53, lost control of his 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle for an unknown reason, hit a curb and was ejected from his bike.

Police say the crash sent Townsend into a chain-link fence. Rescue crews who responded attempted to give Townsend "life-saving measures."

He was eventually taken to Lakeland Regional Health where police say he was pronounced dead.

An investigation is ongoing.  

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