Motorcyclists hospitalized after striking alligator on I-4: FHP

Florida rider hits gator on I-4, skids across freeway

Two Florida motorcycle riders hit a very unexpected speed bump on Interstate 4 -- an alligator -- and both ended up in the hospital with serious injuries. It happened on westbound I-4 Saturday afternoon in Volusia County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A 6-foot alligator was in the middle of the roadway. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte talked exclusively with both the two riders about what happened: Cameron Gilmore and Brandi Gross.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Two motorcyclists were sent to the hospital after striking a 6-foot alligator in the roadway on Saturday, according to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol.

What we know:

Officials said the motorcyclists were traveling on the inside lane on I-4 westbound near mile marker 110 around 6 p.m. when they struck an alligator that was within the lane.

The collision caused one of the motorcyclists, a 67-year-old man, to strike a tree. He was later transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The other motorcyclist, a 25-year-old woman, was also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to assist the injured gator. 

What we don't know:

The extent of the alligator's injuries was not immediately known. The crash remains under investigation.