Fatal Accident in Suwannee County
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Updated: 12:22 AM Jan 18, 2012
Fatal Accident in Suwannee County
Dale Staats was traveling west on Bass Road on a 2001 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, approaching a left curvature in the roadway.
Posted: 10:25 PM Jan 8, 2012
Reporter: Florida Highway Patrol
Email Address: news@wctv.tv
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Suwannee County, FL -- January 8, 2012

Dale Staats was traveling west on Bass Road on a 2001 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, approaching a left curvature in the roadway. The driver of the motorcycle failed to negotiate the curve and traveled west onto the west grass shoulder. The vehicle's rear traveled to the right as it traveled onto the shoulder. The vehicle's right rear struck a fence post, causing the vehicle's rear to travel abruptly to the left and ejecting the driver. The motorcycle came to final rest on it's right side, facing in a westerly direction.

See attached press release for further details.

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Posted by: Linny White on Feb 11, 2012 at 12:45 AM

May peace be with those who know and miss you.
Posted by: Anon on Jan 9, 2012 at 04:38 PM

If we have to wear seatbelts you should have to wear a helmet.
Posted by: A Fellow Rider on Jan 9, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Apolgies, I didn't see the press release until after I posted...
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