A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital after a crash early Wednesday morning in St. Pete Beach.
- Motorcyclist injured in collision with vehicle
- Crash happened at Gulf Blvd. and 55th Ave. in St. Pete Beach
- Deputies say speed may have been a factor
The crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and 55th Avenue in St. Pete Beach.
According to investigators, 20-year-old Boris Buncic was driving his Honda motorcycle southbound in the median lane of Gulf Boulevard approaching the intersection of 55th Avenue.
Diems Duverlus, 39, was driving his 2005 Chrysler northbound on Gulf Boulevard and was making a left westbound turn into the entrance of the TradeWinds Island Resort located at 5500 Gulf Boulevard.
Investigators say that Buncic's motorcycle collided with the Chrysler 300, throwing Buncic off the motorcycle and onto the roadway. Buncic was transported to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators say that speed may have been a factor in the crash. Impairment was not a factor.