Florida bicyclist killed in crash after truck driver fails to see him: FHP
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida bicyclist died after being hit by a pickup truck in Osceola County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
At 7:15 p.m., troopers said a 55-year-old St. Cloud man was riding a bike westbound on Nova Road near Tram Road when an Orlando pickup truck driver traveling behind him failed to see him and struck the back of the bike.
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The collision caused the bicyclist to run off the road. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver and passenger of the pickup truck were not hurt and remained at the scene.
The crash is under investigation.