NOKOMIS, FL – A 65-year-old man riding a bicycle was sent to a hospital for critical, life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a vehicle on Monday.
This crash happened on U.S. 41 at Laurel Road East, according to My SunCoast. Officials said the cyclist attempted to cross amid oncoming traffic and was hit by a sedan traveling in the left lane.
There has been no official word on any charges or citations.
More details will be provided as they become available.
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