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Troopers: Two killed in motorcycle crash in Flagler County

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Two people died following a motorcycle crash Monday night in Palm Coast.

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Troopers said just before 7:30 p.m., a motorcyclist and his female passenger were traveling on Seminole Woods Boulevard north of Sesame Boulevard, when they ran off the road and struck a tree.

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Investigators said both were thrown from the bike and died at the scene.

According to a report released by Florida Highway Patrol, neither was wearing a helmet.

Troopers said after the crash, a car hit the driver of the motorcycle as he was lying on the road.

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The driver of that car, 18, of Palm Coast, was not hurt, FHP said.

Investigators did not release the names of the man and woman who died, but listed their ages as 58 and 36, respectively.

Troopers said both lived in New Jersey.

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