Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team
Ferdinando Abbondante (Driver-Deceased) DOB:11/28/1972 Vehicle: 2013 Yamaha R6 Motorcycle
PINELLAS COUNTY- On July 18, 2022 at approximately 9:00 p.m., deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the entrance ramp of the Park Boulevard Bridge in the City of Indian Shores to investigate a fatal single motorcycle crash.
According to investigators, 49-year-old Ferdinando Abbondante traveled onto the eastbound entrance ramp of the Park Boulevard Bridge when he approached slower traffic. Abbondante passed a vehicle on the left side, but when merging back over he collided into the guardrail and was ejected from the motorcycle.
Abbondante was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
According to investigators, speed appears to be a factor in the crash. It is unknown if alcohol was also a factor.
Next of kin has been notified.
The investigation continues.
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