Pinellas Park, FL (May 23, 2020) - A 59-year-old man from St. Petersburg is dead after he was hit while riding his bicycle in Pinellas Park on Friday, May 22nd. The crash took place just after 10:00 p.m. on 118th Avenue North.
According to officials, the man was traveling eastbound on 118th Avenue. At the same time, a vehicle was also traveling eastbound on the same road. For unknown reasons, the car and the bicycle collided with one another. The bicyclist, who has not been identified, died at the crash scene. The driver, a 28-year-old from St. Petersburg, was charged with driving under the influence. The driver's name has not been released at this time.
There are no further details available.
On average, about 700 people are killed each year in Florida pedestrian accidents. In addition, the number of injured victims as a result of these crashes is also quite high. A Florida pedestrian crash is a very serious event. These types of crashes can change your life in an instant. Sadly, many drivers fail to appreciate the dangers of the roadway and their reckless behavior can have devastating consequences for others.
Our condolences go out to the victim's family following this fatal crash in Pinellas Park.
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