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LAKE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a fatal collision involving a bicycle and a pickup truck in Lake County.
According to WKMG, the accident took place Sunday evening on County Road 473 near Fountain Lake Boulevard. The FHP’s crash investigation indicated that a 69-year-old Eustis man was riding a bicycle north on the southbound outside shoulder of County Road 473 at about 6:30 p.m.
The bicyclist swerved into the path of a southbound Toyota Tacoma driven by 61-year-old man from Leesburg, and the front of the pickup collided with the bicycle. The bicyclist died at the scene. The Toyota driver was not injured and stayed at the scene.
The FHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the incident.
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a bicycle accident due to another person’s negligence, turn to the experienced Florida bicycle accident attorneys at Whittel & Melton. We can answer any questions you have and guide you through the legal process while fighting for compensation for your accident-related expenses. We work on contingency, which means we only get paid if you get paid. Contact us via our website or give us a call today at 866-608-5529 for a free consultation.