Pasco County, FL (March 22, 2020) - The victim of a bicycle crash in Pasco County has been identified by authorities. The crash was reported on Saturday, March 21st along US-19 north.
Police say that 54-year-old Ronald Douglas Barnett of Pompano Beach was riding his bicycle on US 19 near the intersection with New York Avenue when he was struck by a 2017 Dodge Caravan that was traveling northbound. Barnett was riding his bicycle eastbound at the time of the crash. Barnett suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead. The driver of the Grand Caravan was not injured in the crash.
An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Bicycling is great exercise and a fun hobby for many Floridians. The dangers of riding a bicycle, however, cannot be understated. The fact is that any crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle is likely to lead to very serious injuries and even death in some cases. Bicyclists should always remember to wear helmets and follow all applicable safety and traffic laws to reduce the risk of a collision.
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