Florida residents want change at dangerous intersection after deadly motorcycle crash

CASSELBERRY, Fla. – It’s a name no mum or dad needs to obtain. A 21-year-old on his approach again dwelling from Thanksgiving dinner was killed in a motorcycle crash. 

It occurred at the intersection of East Lake Drive and Bird Road in Casselberry when his motorcycle struck a automotive. 

A household pal recognized the rider as Vincent Young. His household was out at the intersection on Friday laying flowers in his honor. 

“One second we’re riding and the next second he’s in the air,” mentioned Seth Bordner. 

Bordner was driving alongside of Young round 7:40 p.m. Thursday evening as they approached the intersection.  FHP says the 2 had been coming across the curve on East Lake Road approaching Bird Drive when a automotive tried to make a left flip. Vincent’s motorcycle struck the automotive on the left facet. 

“I was riding right behind him. I could’ve just as easily, just a few seconds riding with him, I might’ve been in the same situation,” mentioned Bordner. 

Young was transported to the hospital the place he died. 

“I’ve never really lost a friend,” mentioned Bordner. “He’s my best friend. He’s my brother.”

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People who reside close by heard the crash. They say accidents like this occur far too typically.  

“Well you see the fence down over there,” mentioned a neighbor who didn’t want to be recognized. “The car was basically almost in the retention pond. We’ve seen the telephone pole be replaced multiple times.”

Residents say there’s a dangerous accident each few months. They have had sufficient. 

“It just broke something in me,” mentioned Kendra McWilliams. 

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McWilliams noticed the tragic scene on her approach dwelling from Thanksgiving dinner. She says it’s laborious to evaluate the pace of drivers coming across the nook. She, different residents, and Young’s household would all prefer to see a light-weight put within the intersection. 

“People are dying,” mentioned McWilliams. “If this brings awareness and saves one life in the future then it was worth the battle.”

McWilliams is gathering neighbors to begin a petition to get one thing performed concerning the intersection. They want to ensure what occurred on Thanksgiving by no means occurs once more.