Sun City, FL (May 2, 2020) - A 74-year-old man died while riding his bike in Sun City on Saturday, May 2nd. The crash happened on Trinity Lakes Drive near Sun City Center Boulevard.
Police say that the man was riding his bicycle southbound on Trinity Lakes when he entered the intersection and collided with a sedan that was traveling in the opposite direction. The bicyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the sedan remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation. There is no word on whether charges are expected at this time. No additional injuries were reported.
There is no further information available.
Florida is home to many bicyclists. With a warm-weather climate, bicycle riders can be seen out at all times of the year in our state. Riding a bike, however, brings certain dangers into play, including the risk of being involved in a crash with a vehicle. About 100 bicyclists lose their lives every year in bicycle crashes that take place throughout Florida. Drivers are often at fault for failing to follow basic traffic laws and causing a catastrophic crash to occur.
Our condolences go out to the family of the man killed in this Sun City bicycle crash.
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