Motorcyclist, 27, killed in wreck
PINELLAS PARK -- A
27-year-old Seminole man was killed late Wednesday after losing control of a speeding motorcycle, authorities said.
John R. Wainscott of 10163 62nd Circle was driving a 2001 Honda motorcyle west on Bryan Dairy Road just before 10 p.m., authorities said. Police estimate
he was traveling between 90 and 100 mph when he lost control of the bike and slammed into a guard rail.
Wainscott was thrown from the motorcycle, which police said continued traveling for abour 400 feet before landing in oncoming lanes of traffic. Investigators said Wainscott was seriously injured and died at the scene. He was wearing a helmet.