MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — An 18-year-old Sarasota motorcyclist died in a crash in Manatee County Sunday after his bike crashed into the side of a truck, authorities said.

The motorcyclist was driving east on County Road 610 (University Parkway) around 1:30 a.m. when he approached the intersection of North Cattlemen Road.

At the same time, a truck driven by a 35-year-old Sarasota man was traveling northbound in the left turn lane of North Cattlemen Road, approaching CR 610.

According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, as the truck turned left onto University Parkway, the motorcyclist entered the intersection and collided with the left side of the vehicle.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The truck driver was not injured.

The FHP Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash.