SPRING HILL, Fla. - An 86-year-old Spring Hill man who was standing in the road after being involved in a crash was hit and killed by a motorcyclist, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The backstory:

Troopers say a 48-year-old Spring Hill man was operating a motorcycle northbound on Barclay Avenue shortly before 7 a.m. when he swerved to avoid the 86-year-old man who was standing in the road.

Despite taking evasive measures, troopers said the motorcyclist hit the 86-year-old man.

Post-collision, the motorcyclist continued to the southbound shoulder of the roadway and overturned.

The 86-year-old man died at the scene while the motorcyclist suffered minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

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