John Melvin, a 56-year-old resident of Bunnell, was killed late the afternoon of Labor Day as he was riding his motorcycle south on U.S. 1, just north of the Old Dixie Highway intersection.
Melvin, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report, was on the outside lane of the four-lane, divided highway when he tried to navigate a left curve that has been the scene of a number of accidents over the years. He veered off the pavement onto the grassy shoulder on the west side of the highway and overturned. Melvin slid into the woods and struck a tree. The motorcycle, a 2003 Honda, continued traveling a distance south across the grass.
Melvin, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
The wreck took place just after 5 p.m. The southbound lanes of the highway were closed. The investigation is continuing, and alcohol as a factor in the crash has not been ruled out, but speed has: Melvin was not speeding.
The last two road fatalities in Flagler County have involved motorcycles. On Aug. 1, Pedro Riera, 48, was killed when he struck a car on White View Parkway in Palm Coast.
Dave says
R.I.P. my friend
Anonymous says
rip uncle
Anonymous says
Rest in Peace Papa Man!! We love you
concerned citizen says
To the family, my prayers goes out to each and everyone of you. Ask God for strength and he will provide it for you. God Bless you all.
Anonymous says
RIP SIR….:(
Joe and Sue Newman says
RIP and keeping riding in the sky!
Anonymous says
R.I.P cousin sorry I cant make the funeral but my Love goes out gonna miss u………….”TRUE RIDER” THAT Poppa Man……. Love Nana T’ville
tammy t says
Rest in peace..our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family