Michael Markle dies in fatal Auburndale car crash
Fatal Auburndale car crash death of Michael Markle
Early on the morning of August 2, a serious traffic incident unfolded in Auburndale. The event involved a collision between a motorcycle and a sedan, leading to a fatality. According to the Auburndale Police Department, officers arrived at the crash scene on the westbound McKean Street overpass along U.S. 92 at 12:41 a.m. The news release detailed the accident, which occurred while both vehicles were heading west. The motorcyclist, identified as Michael Markle, a 43-year-old from Auburndale, was ejected from the motorcycle during the impact. Upon their arrival, emergency medical services pronounced him deceased. Meanwhile, the driver of the sedan, Hobdy Leymone, who is 70 and from Lakeland, sustained injuries that were not considered serious. He received medical treatment at a nearby facility. The ongoing investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding this fatal accident.
