EUSTIS, Fla. - A motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after losing control and crashing into a mailbox, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash happened at State Road 44 and Bottany Woods Drive around 5:03 p.m.

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According to a preliminary crash report, a Harley Davidson FXLRS was traveling south on State Road 44, north of Bottany Woods Drive.

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The motorcycle driver failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the road to the right before crashing into a concrete mailbox, troopers said.

The motorcyclist, only identified as a man, was taken to AdventHealth DeLand where he was pronounced dead.

Troopers said there is currently roadblock for both directions of travel on State Road 44.

The crash remains under investigation.

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