The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal dirt-bike accident that occurred yesterday, Monday, April 13, 2026, at Bone Valley ATV Park in Mulberry.
Incident Details
- The Victim: A 58-year-old man (identity currently withheld) was riding a blue KTM dirt bike through the park’s trails.
- The Crash: According to investigators, the rider was traveling at a moderate speed shortly before 11:47 a.m. when he crested an incline and suddenly lost control. He was ejected from the bike, suffering significant injuries despite wearing a helmet.
- Response: Friends riding with the man found him on the trail shortly after the crash. They rendered aid and called 911. First responders found him unresponsive and without a pulse; he was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigation Status
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is reviewing footage from a GoPro camera the rider was wearing at the time of the crash. Initial reports indicate no other vehicles were involved.
The park, located at 10427 County Road 630 W., remains open, but officials urge anyone with additional information or video of the incident to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit at 863-668-3100.
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