PALM CITY — A 64-year-old motorcyclist died after a Toyota Tundra collided with his bike Thursday on Martin Downs Boulevard near the Florida’s Turnpike entrance, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Thomas M. Niebauer, of Palm City, was driving a 2005 Suzuki east on County Road 714 about 6:15 p.m. as Theresa M. Finnegan, 47, of Port St. Lucie, drove a 2008 Toyota Tundra west.

Finnegan was turning left onto Martin Downs Boulevard, which leads to the turnpike entrance, and “failed to observe oncoming traffic,” an FHP release states.

Finnegan’s Toyota entered Niebauer’s path and collided with his Suzuki. Niebauer sustained fatal injuries.

Finnegan’s injuries were minor and she was taken to Martin Memorial Hospital South in Port Salerno.

An FHP release didn’t state whether Niebauer wore a helmet.

Charges are pending.
By Will Greenlee, TCPalm.com

Tags: death, martin downs boulevard, motorcycle, truck, Turnpike, wreck

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