Bicycle Accident

November 20, 2024

News: Male cyclist, 19, fatally hit by fleeing driver in Wimauma

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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.

September 25, 2024

News: Boy, 12, airlifted to hospital following crash in Clearwater

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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.

September 11, 2024

News: Female cyclist, 62, seriously hurt in crash in Bradenton

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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.

July 26, 2024

News: Driver fatally hits toddler on bike at Tampa condo complex

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TAMPA, FL – A three-year-old boy took his last bicycle ride after he was fatally struck by a driver of a Toyota RAV 4 pursuing a turn along the Place One Condominiums Thursday.

This crash happened at Pitch Pine Circle and North 56th Street, according to My SunCoast.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who responded to the scene, said the boy’s mother and his siblings were behind him when the collision unfolded at the parking lot. When the bicycle and car collided, the toddler immediately succumbed to fatal wounds.

July 22, 2024

News: Cyclist, 65, fatally struck by vehicle on Bearss Ave.

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TAMPA, FL – A 65-year-old bicyclist died Monday morning when he was struck by a vehicle at an intersection in the Tampa area, according to WFLA.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 7:26 a.m. reporting a collision between a driver and a bicyclist at Bearss Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

Deputies arriving at the scene found the man on the ground. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

July 18, 2024

News: Driver fatally hits 45-year-old man on bicycle in Bradenton

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BRADENTON, FL – A 23-year-old man driving a Chevy sedan unintentionally struck a 45-year-old man riding a bicycle, leading the cyclist to his death Monday.

This collision occurred after 4:15 p.m. on northbound Cortez Road near 24th Street West, according to Fox 13 News. Upon arriving, first responders took the cyclist, a Bradenton resident, to Blake Medical Center, where he passed away.

Florida Highway Patrol started an investigation and said no charges were filed against the driver, a Sarasota man. Since troopers are taking the lead on this investigation, they will not publicly announce the victim’s name.

July 15, 2024

News: Woman on bicycle fatally hit by deputy vehicle in Osprey

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SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – A woman died late last Thursday, July 11, after being struck by a Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputy vehicle while riding a bike in Osprey, reports FOX 13 Tampa Bay.

The fatal incident unfolded at the intersection of U.S. Route 41 and Bay Street, at about 11:40 p.m.

According to a preliminary investigation conducted by the Florida Highway Patrol, the victim was riding a bicycle home from work when she began crossing the street on a red light. FHP officials say witnesses noted seeing the cyclist violate the right of way as she entered the path of a department vehicle driven by a 25-year-old deputy who was responding to a call and who was traveling on a green light.

July 5, 2024

News: Male cyclist, 83, fatally struck by car in St. Pete

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – An 83-year-old who rode a bicycle without wearing a helmet passed away after he was struck by a vehicle in the Historic Uptown district Friday.

This collision happened at the 16th Street North and 5th Avenue North junction in a marked crosswalk, ABC Action News revealed.

After arriving at the scene, an ambulance rushed the cyclist, Juan Yhanes, to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he later passed away.

May 30, 2024

News: Female cyclist, 25, fatally hit by DUI driver in St. Pete

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 25-year-old woman riding a bicycle lost her life after she was struck by a Jeep driver who was intoxicated Tuesday.

This collision happened after 9 p.m. at the 54th Avenue South and 31st Street South intersection, according to WFLA. St. Petersburg Police revealed the collision occurred as the Jeep driver was turning left (legally) at the interchange.

Upon arrival, first responders took the cyclist — Haylee Concepcion, from St. Petersburg — to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where she died.

April 25, 2024

News: Driver fatally hits female cyclist in Tarpon Springs

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TARPON SPRINGS, FL – A 63-year-old man driving a Jaguar SUV struck a 75-year-old woman riding a bicycle, leading the cyclist to die from her injuries Tuesday.

According to FOX 13 News, the cyclist was pursuing a left turn on Bryan Lane, along Cypress Lakes Boulevard, in front of the driver. As a result, the car made contact with the bicycle, and the woman fell off.

The woman succumbed to fatal wounds at the scene, Florida Highway Patrol said. At this time, troopers did not mention any pending citations or charges filed against the driver from Palm Harbor or revealed if he sustained injuries.