A motorcyclist was killed Monday morning in a crash in St. Petersburg. 

  • Motorcyclist killed near downtown St. Petersburg
  • Crash happened at 6:45 a.m. on 16th Street
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According to St. Petersburg police, Willie Bennett Jr., 53, was killed in a collision with a truck just before 6:45 a.m. The crash happened on 16th Street between 3rd and 4th avenues. 

Bennett died at the scene. 

Officials have not released details of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.