80-Year-Old Palm Coast Motorcyclist Killed in Chain-Reaction Crash on SR A1A in Flagler County

A tragic chain-reaction crash on State Road A1A in Flagler County claimed the life of an 80-year-old Palm Coast man Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The fatal collision involved multiple vehicles traveling northbound and left another motorcyclist seriously injured.

FHP reported that the crash occurred at approximately 12:19 p.m. on January 7, 2026, along northbound SR A1A. Four vehicles were involved:

• A GMC Sierra pickup truck pulling a concrete pump
• A Tri Glide Harley-Davidson motorcycle
• An Electra Glide Harley-Davidson motorcycle
• A Freightliner propane truck

All vehicles were traveling northbound at the time of the collision. Investigators said the GMC Sierra, driven by a 43-year-old Palm Coast man, struck the rear of the Tri Glide Harley-Davidson operated by the 80-year-old Palm Coast resident.

The impact forced the Tri Glide into the Electra Glide motorcycle, which was being driven by a 58-year-old man from Ormond Beach. The GMC Sierra then continued forward and collided with the rear of the Freightliner propane truck.

Both motorcycles and the propane truck came to rest in the northbound lane of SR A1A.

The 80-year-old Tri Glide rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The Electra Glide rider from Ormond Beach sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment. No additional injury details were immediately released.

The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash, including the sequence of impacts and whether driver inattention, following distance, speed, or vehicle load contributed to the collision.

In multi-vehicle, rear-end chain-reaction crashes involving motorcycles, investigators typically examine:

• Whether a driver failed to maintain a safe following distance
• Driver distraction or inattention
• Speed and braking patterns
• Visibility and roadway conditions
• The weight and braking capacity of vehicles towing heavy equipment

Motorcycles are especially vulnerable in these scenarios due to the lack of physical protection, and even low-speed impacts can be fatal.

Legal Rights After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Florida

When a motorcyclist is killed due to another driver’s negligence, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim under the Florida Wrongful Death Act. Potential compensation may include:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support and services
• Loss of companionship and protection
• Mental pain and suffering for surviving spouses and family members
• Medical expenses incurred prior to death

Liability may extend beyond an individual driver and can include vehicle owners, employers, or commercial entities, particularly when a crash involves a vehicle towing equipment or operating in a work-related capacity.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent families across Florida who have lost loved ones in preventable motorcycle crashes. We intentionally maintain a small caseload, allowing families to work directly with experienced attorneys—not case managers.

Our team acts quickly to:

• Conduct an independent crash investigation
• Preserve vehicle and roadway evidence
• Analyze FHP reports and commercial vehicle data
• Work with accident reconstruction experts
• Identify all available insurance coverage

Families never pay upfront. We only recover fees if compensation is secured.

If your family has been affected by the fatal motorcycle crash on SR A1A in Flagler County, understanding your legal rights can be an important step toward accountability and closure.

📞 Contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We represent motorcycle accident victims and families throughout Flagler County and across Florida.