Cyclist Killed in Cross Creek Accident

ALACHUA COUNTY – A 41-year-old man from Lexington, South Carolina, was killed Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in the Cross Creek area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 on County Road 325 near Southeast 174^th Place.

Investigators reported that a 66-year-old Citra man was driving a black Toyota SUV southbound on County Road 325 when he encountered a bicyclist who was in the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation.

The SUV struck the cyclist, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The bicyclist sustained fatal injuries, according to authorities.

The driver of the SUV was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.

The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including why the bicyclist was in the roadway at the time of impact.

No additional details have been released.

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