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Grief and Loss: Family Mourns Young Rider's Death
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A 21-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash last week.
- The crash occurred at the intersection of SR-19 and Horseman Club Road.
- Motorcycle fatalities in Northeast Florida have increased this year.
A Putnam County family is grappling with immense grief following the recent death of 21-year-old Michael Terry in a motorcycle crash. Terry lost his life at the intersection of SR-19 and Horseman Club Road in Palatka just before 8:00 PM on November 16th. His mother tragically learned of his passing when he was only three miles from her home.
Described as a pure soul with a passion for music and motorcycles, Terry's death has cast a shadow over the holiday season for his grieving family. This loss adds to a history of profound sorrow for his mother, who has lost several loved ones in recent years. The family is struggling to come to terms with this devastating event.
