Orange County

Bicyclist dies after crash in Orange County, troopers say

Bicyclist dies after crash in Orange County, troopers say Police lights (vmargineanu/Getty Images/iStockphoto, File)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A 69-year-old bicyclist has died after a crash in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Troopers said the crash happened around 11:40 a.m. on Saturday.

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According to a news release, a Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on North Powers Drive and approached the intersection of West Livingston Street. The bicyclist was traveling north on the same street.

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As a result, the Toyota struck the bicyclist.

The 18-year-old driver of the Toyota was injured and remained at the scene, but the bicyclist was transported to Orlando Health Central Hospital and was pronounced dead.

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FHP said the crash remains under investigation.

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