A 21-year-old motorcyclist died today, after slamming into the rear of a van on Lee Road, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Luis Escalera, of Apopka, was pronounced dead at Florida Hospital South following a crash that occurred around 8:45 a.m.
Troopers said, Escalera was heading westbound on Lee Road above the posted speed limit when he crashed into a 2002 Ford van driven by Christopher Hudmon, 52, of Kissimmee.
Hudmon was was traveling eastbound on Lee Road and had entered the left turn lane to travel northbound onto Edgewater, when the crash occurred.
Trooper said, Hudmon traveled into the direct path of Escalera and his 2011 Yamaha motorcycle struck the right rear of the van.
Escalera was taken to Florida Hospital South where he was pronounced dead.
Hudmon was not injured in the crash.
Troopers said, the crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.
This was my friend he was a good kid. He was loved by everybody and will be missed sevearly. I love you kid
Luis Escalera was an inspiration to us all…
I am sorry for all your losses. I was in my aunts car and I saw him lying on the ground, I was having flashbacks all day of him just lying there lifeless< I am so sad to hear what happened< I pray he rest in peace. it happened 5 minutes before we got to the light where traffic was congested. my prayers go out to his family.
Luis will truly be missed, our lives at cnx will never be the same. May he rest in eternal peace with.
My darling, You were the son I never had. Oh how you will be missed. You earned your wings.
R.I.P Luis. God Bless You and Your Family. My Heart goes out to you and yours. God Bless
Please watch over us as we wait to join you. My prayers are with your family. You were loved by many.
I remember seeing him out plenty of times out in Orlando, though we never met, I never forget a face. He seemed very humble. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family & friends. It was too soon. May you RIP Luis…
I knew him for awhile. He was a great friend. And very sweet. R.i.p
An angel was called home today 4/13/2012. He was full of life,
easy going and love dressing in America Eagle clothing. Like
most young men he also like to party. But most of all he was a
dreamer who wanted to grow older and adopt kids one day. For
all of those of us who came in his path will miss him deary, for everyone loved him.
Quickly the kid was speeding without knowing the facts. Troopers wasn’t there so he can’t say he was speeding that’s a hearsay of course the kid is spanish and the driver is white. Obviously the van turned in front of the kid no need to investigate charge him with vehicular homicide
DEARR LUIS… God makes no mistakes know you are right where you are suppose to. Be in heaven who are we to stand in the way of that we love you R.I.P