Motorcyclist critially injured in crash into Arlington carport

After crashing a motorcycle into a carport

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 25-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday evening with critical injuries after crashing his motorcycle into the carport of a home on Elvita Drive, just off Merrill Road.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the man missed a turn, before riding through a yard and hit the support beam of the carport. He was thrown over the handlebars and headfirst into the side of the cinderblock house.

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Police said there was no other traffic in the area just before 9 p.m. when the crash occurred.

The homeowner rushed to help and stayed with the man until paramedics arrived. His injuries were considered life-threatening.

He was not wearing a helmet, had no driver’s license and didn’t own the motorcycle, police said.