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MARION COUNTY, FL – A bicycle rider died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Marion County early Friday morning, reports WESH.
The accident happened on US-441 south near Dell Webb Boulevard at about 4:30 a.m. An investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol found that a man was riding a bicycle on the outside shoulder of the highway when he was hit by a vehicle. The victim, a 44-year-old man from Umatilla, was pronounced dead at the scene. The bicycle did not have any lights on it at the time, according to the FHP.
The driver and the vehicle involved are now being sought by state troopers, who described the vehicle as a silver or gray Chevy Tahoe, GMC Suburban, Chevy pickup or GMC pickup from 1994-1998.
Anyone with further information regarding the incident was asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol.
At Whittel & Melton, our dedicated legal team is here to help if you have been injured in a bicycle accident caused by a negligent driver. Our Marion County bicycle accident lawyers represent the interests of victims injured in bicycle accidents by pursuing compensation for the expenses they have incurred. Contact us online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your legal options.