A devastating incident unfolded early Thursday morning when a bicyclist tragically lost their life after being struck by a semi-truck in Orange County. Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the accident occurred just after 6:15 a.m. on Orange Avenue near Prince Street, where they stated the cyclist attempted to cross the avenue outside of a marked crosswalk and entered the semi truck's path, as reported by WFTV.
The driver of the semi-truck, a 52-year-old individual from Tarpon Springs, was unharmed in the collision. He remained at the scene as the northbound lanes of Orange Avenue were partially blocked due to the crash. Local authorities are still investigating the crash, attempting to piece together the arcane grunt of machinery against the fragile human form while the morning rush of Orange Avenue came to a standstill.
Further details from a separate report by ClickOrlando clarified that the collision involved a large truck, leading to the closure of all northbound lanes on the part of Orange Avenue where the incident occurred. The bicyclist, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local officials urge drivers and cyclists alike to exercise increased caution and adhere strictly to traffic laws designed to prevent such incidents; as the investigation continues, law enforcement has not yet determined charges or further legal actions concerning the accident.
