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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into parked car in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – A man is dead after a motorcycle crash last night in Lakeland. 

Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office say, Travis Lester,33, was traveling east on Jungle Street around 6:30 p.m. at a high rate of speed when he attempted to use his brakes, Lester skidded and was thrown from his motorcycle into a parked SUV. 

Lester was the only person involved in the crash. He was transported to Lakeland Regional Health where he was pronounced deceased.

The crash remains under investigation.