Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into back of car on US-41 in Charlotte County

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing into the back of a car on US-41 in Charlotte County on Tuesday.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at around 9:30 p.m., a 29-year-old man was riding a motorcycle south on US-41, north of the intersection with Dahlgreen Avenue. A Toyota Camry, driven by a 32-year-old man, turned right from Dahlgreen Avenue and began traveling south on US-41, south of the intersection with Dahlgreen Avenue.The motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed, FHP said, and crashed into the back of the Toyota Camry. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and sustained serious injuries. He was transported to a local hospital.The driver of the Toyota Camry was uninjured. The crash remains under investigation.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.