One person was killed and four were hurt in a Wednesday night crash in Lakeland.

  • Police say driver performed u-turn in front of motorcycles
  • Yesenia Acosta Barrera died at Lakeland Regional

The crash occurred shortly before 11 p.m. on Memorial Boulevard.

Police said Janise Johnson, 33, made a u-turn at Kettles Avenue and drove in front of a group of approaching motorcycles.

Four motorcycles hit Johnson's SUV, police said. Johnson and three of the motorcycle operators were taken to Lakeland Regional Health for treatment of non-lifethreatening injuries.

The fourth motorcyclist, Yesenia Acosta Barrera, 39, died Thursday morning at Lakeland Regional. Police said she was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The roadway was closed until about 3 a.m.  

The crash is still under investigation.