DeLand motorcyclist killed in South Daytona after losing control of bike and hitting a tree

A 26-year-old DeLand man died after he was "ejected" from his motorcycle and hit a tree, according to a social media post by the South Daytona Police Department.

The incident happened around 8:15 p.m., near the 2000 block of Magnolia Avenue in South Daytona.

Police believe that the rider, Luke Tyler Smith, "was operating the motorcycle in a careless manner, causing him to lose control," according to the post. "Eventually, he was ejected from the motorcycle and struck a tree."

Smith was not wearing a helmet.

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Officers and first responders got to the scene and tried life-saving measures on Smith, but he died at the scene.

Anyone with any additional information related to the crash is encouraged to contact the South Daytona Police Department at 386-322-3030.