Motorcyclist seriously injured after being ejected from bike, then run over
A motorcyclist is in serious condition Monday night after she slammed into the side of a jeep, was ejected and then run over, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Around 4:58 p.m., Kim D. Treet, 47, of Sarasota, was driving a 2017 Triumph Triple R motorcycle east on State Road 72, approaching Sidell Road in Arcadia, troopers said.
A 2015 Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 39-year-old Riverview man, was traveling in front of Treet’s motorcycle.
Then, according to FHP, the Jeep Cherokee started to make a left turn onto northbound Sidell Road. Treet didn’t notice the vehicle turning and collided into the left side of the jeep.
The motorcycle overturned onto its side and Treet was ejected. She was then run over by the Jeep’s left rear tire.
Treet was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries, troopers said. The driver of the jeep was not injured in the crash.
Treet is facing a charge of careless driving, according to FHP.
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This story was originally published December 11, 2017 at 10:47 PM with the headline "Motorcyclist seriously injured after being ejected from bike, then run over."