Tallahassee, FL (September 26, 2021) - A man from Tallahassee was killed in a bicycle crash on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred just after 12:00 p.m. on Shadeville Road near Wakulla Springs Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 69-year-old man was riding his bike near the intersection when he was hit by an SUV. The man was pronounced dead at the accident scene. His name has not been released at this time. Troopers have not provided any additional information on the events that led up to the accident. The road was blocked while police worked to investigate the crash and clear the area. Motorists were asked to find alternate routes of travel.
There is no additional information available.
Bicycle crashes are some of the most dangerous and deadly types of accidents. Although they do not happen as often as car accidents, a bicycle accident is likely to be more serious in nature. This is due to the fact that bicycles offer little protection from the force and impact of a collision.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim's family in the aftermath of this tragic bicycle crash in Tallahassee.
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