DOVER, FL – A male cyclist suffered fatal injuries after he was struck by a big rig on SR-574 near Sydney Dover Road Tuesday, The Patch reports.
The cyclist, 37, had allegedly failed to yield while cycling and collided with the truck as a result.
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the details behind the collision and has not announced any criminal charges.
TAMPA, FL – A cyclist lost his life after he collided with a scooter rider on Dale Mabry Highway South, north of Hudson Lane Saturday, WTSP said.
Florida Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene before 7:45 p.m. According to their preliminary investigation, the cyclist tried to merge into an outside lane from the right lane and struck the scooter operator.
Troopers declared the bicyclist dead at the scene. They later identified him as a 72-year-old man. FHP confirmed the scooter rider, a 41-year-old man, was unharmed.
SARASOTA, FL – A hit-and-run crash left a bicyclist in critical condition and led to a Massachusetts man’s arrest Thursday, WFLA reports.
The suspect, later identified as John Figgie, had veered into the U.S. 41 bike lane and struck the 78-year-old male cyclist, a local, before hitting a van and continuing northbound. Figgie went on to strike an additional vehicle before Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested and booked him into jail.
FHP said Figgie was charged with “leaving the scene of a serious injury crash and several other moving violations.”
CLEARWATER, FL – A cyclist was rushed to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital after getting struck by an on-coming vehicle along Skycrest Park Friday.
The collision occurred after 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kenne Road and Cleveland Street, Fox13News reports.
First responders said the cyclist was left with potentially serious life-threatening injuries.
CLEARWATER, FL – A male cyclist was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he passed away after getting hit by a vehicle Wednesday.
The collision occurred at the intersection of Drew Street and Main Avenue before 11:30 a.m., according to FOX 13 News. Crews shut down the area for a large portion of the day before later reopening all lanes.
Clearwater police launched an investigation. At this time, they have not disclosed the events leading to the crash, released the victim’s name, or confirmed any charges or citations. Updates will be added as our newsroom learns more.
GIBSONTON, FL – A 61-year-old man riding a bicycle lost his life after he was run over by a Toyota RAV4 driven by a 28-year-old woman from Riverview Saturday.
The collision happened before 9 a.m. on U.S. Highway 41 North, south of Pennsylvania Avenue, ABC Action News said.
Florida Highway Patrol said the 61-year-old man local top the area died at the scene while the driver was unharmed.
WIMAUMA, FL – As of Monday, Florida Highway Patrol has identified and arrested the hit-and-run suspect responsible for fatally hitting a 19-year-old man riding a bicycle.
New details from the Tampa Bay Times indicate that the suspect, 20-year-old Jaquelin Lopez Velasquez from Mulberry, had turned herself in at the Tampa Florida Highway Patrol office on Monday, Nov. 25.
To recap, the crash took place before 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on eastbound S.R. 674 west of 4th Street. Immediately after the bicycle and Lopez Velasquez’s red Dodge Charger made contact, the cyclist, a man from Guatemala, succumbed to fatal wounds.
WIMAUMA, FL – A cyclist, a 19-year-old man, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died after he was hit by a driver who fled the scene Saturday.
This collision happened before 8:30 p.m. on eastbound S.R. 674 west of 4th Street, according to ABC Action News. Florida Highway Patrol, who was summoned to the scene said the cyclist was from Guatemala.
FHP is taking the lead investigation on this matter, said the driver, who was said to have operated a red Dodge Charger with black rims, left behind some car parts.
CLEARWATER, FL – A 12-year-old riding a bicycle was airlifted to All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg after he was struck by a car Tuesday.
This collision occurred before 8:30 a.m. at Palmetto Street and Vine Avenue, ABCActionNews reports.
Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue said the child was set to receive treatment for serious wounds.
BRADENTON, FL – A 62-year-old woman riding a bicycle was hospitalized for serious injuries after colliding with a pickup truck on U.S. 41 South Tuesday.
This collision happened before 11:30 p.m., south of 57th Avenue West, when the cyclist had gone in front of the truck, according to Bradenton Herald.
Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that the woman (from Bradenton) did not wear a helmet and was sent to HCA Florida Blake Hospital.
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