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SOUTH BAY -- An 86-year-old Homestead man died in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 27 in South Bay on Oct. 10, at 2:05 p.m.
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SOUTH BAY -- An 86-year-old Homestead man died in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 27 in South Bay on Oct. 10, at 2:05 p.m.
Henry Wayne Bailey, of Clewiston, the 41-year-old driver who reportedly fled the scene, was arrested by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with homicide-manslaughter, hit and run, failure to stop or remain at crash site involving death and driving without a license. Bond was set at $100,000.
According to the PBSO report, Bailey, driving a 2017 Ford Van, was exiting a driveway at 49450 U.S. 27 and pulled out into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.
Karl Sickle, 86, of Homestead, was driving a 2019 Harley Davidson Ultra southbound on U.S. 27. Phyllis Ernst, 82, also of Homestead, was riding with Sickle as a passenger.
The PBSO report states the van crossed the southbound lanes of U. S. 27, into the path of the oncoming Harley Davidson. The front of the motorcycle collided with the left side of the van. The van rotated in a counter-clockwise motion. The motorcycle overturned onto its left side. The motorcycle driver and passenger were ejected.
After the crash, Bailey fled the scene, according to the PBSO report. He was located and arrested.
Sickle was pronounced dead at the scene by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Ernest was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center.
