Motorcyclist Killed on State Road 408

An Ocala motorcyclist was killed Sunday on State Road 408, Florida Highway Patrol said.

The 46-year-old motorcyclist who was heading westbound on the East-West Expressway and west of Ferguson Drive, for an unknown reason traveled on the paved portion of the right shoulder.

Troopers said, the motorcyclist, who was riding a 2000 Harley Davidson, continued on the right shoulder until he struck a guard rail.

The rider was taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.   He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Troopers have not identified the motorcyclist.

The crash, which occurred just before noon, remains under investigation.