Bicyclist, 77, dies after being hit by car near UCF, FHP says Crash happened around 6:20 a.m. Saturday
File photo of Florida Highway Patrol cruiser (WJXT 2020)
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 77-year-old bicyclist riding near the University of Central Florida died Saturday morning after being hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the Oviedo man was riding his bicycle eastbound on McCullough Road around 6:20 a.m. in front of a vehicle.
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The FHP said the front of the car, driven by a 19-year-old man, hit the back of the bicycle, ejecting the 77-year-old.
The bicyclist was taken to the hospital where he later died.
According to the crash report, the 77-year-old man was wearing a helmet.
The crash remains under investigation.
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