A tragic motorcycle accident occurred last Saturday evening in Clearwater, Florida.

26-year old Bobby Joseph Paonessa was driving his motorcycle southbound on Missouri Ave. on Saturday around 10:30 PM.  27-year old Lacey Smithson was driving her SUV northbound on Missouri Ave before attempting to turn left onto Belleair Road.  As Smithson turned, Paonessa's bike crashed into her SUV.  

EMS officials arrived on scene soon after the collision, but it was too late.  Paonessa was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.  Officials say that Paonessa was wearing a helmet.  

It was not reported whether or not Smithson sustained any injuries in the accident.  Investigation into the fatal accident is currently underway.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Paonessa's family and friends.