15-year-old bicyclist hit, killed by car in Kissimmee, troopers say

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - A 15-year-old boy who was riding on a bicycle in Kissimmee Tuesday night was hit and killed by a car, authorities said.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened shortly after 8 p.m. on N John Young Parkway and Ravenwood Lane.

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Troopers said the car was traveling southbound on N John Young Parkway, when the teen reportedly entered its direct path. 

The teen was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.

The 27-year-old driver and his 23-year-old passenger were treated for minor injuries.