Odessa, FL (May 12, 2021) - A 50-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Odessa on Tuesday night. The crash took place near the Pinellas Trail.
According to a report, Janine Dorsey was riding a bike on the bike trail when she was hit by an SUV. Police say that Dorsey was riding her bike on a bike trail when her bicycle was hit from behind by a Ford Escape. Dorsey and Peter Yore, who were riding a tandem bicycle, were both struck by the car. Dorsey suffered critical injuries and died at the accident scene. Yore was hurt and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver of the SUV was later identified as a 33-year-old man from Odessa. Blood test results are pending.
No further information is available at this time.
Florida ranks as the most dangerous state in the nation when it comes to bicycle crashes. Each year, more than 100 people on average are killed in Florida bicycle accidents. Bicyclists are very vulnerable to suffering serious injuries when they have been struck by a vehicle. Bicyclists are often hurt or killed in crashes involving negligent motorists.
Our condolences go out to the victim's family following this fatal bicycle crash in Odessa.
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