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Winter Springs man riding bicycle struck, killed by SUV

Fatal crash happened on East Lake Drive at Lakeridge Court

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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A 58-year-old Winter Springs man riding his bicycle was struck and killed early Monday by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The fatal wreck happened around 2:35 a.m. on East Lake Drive at Lakeridge Court.

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According to an FHP crash report, the bicyclist was riding west on Lake Drive and the SUV was approaching from behind when it failed to stop. The front of a Nissan Rogue hit the back of the bicycle and drove off after the collision, troopers said.

The 58-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, the FHP said.

Afterward, the driver of the Nissan Rogue, a 25-year-old Casselberry man, called law enforcement and reported he may have hit something, officials said.

Troopers responded to a nearby home and observed the damage on the vehicle, taking it in as evidence, the FHP said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 407-737-2213.

An investigation is ongoing.


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