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Bicyclist Killed In Crash On County Road 54 Wednesday Morning

Troopers said a 25-year-old Zephyrhills man driving minivan was traveling east on CR 54 when he struck the bicyclist.

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Troopers said a 25-year-old Zephyrhills man driving minivan was traveling east on CR 54 when he struck the bicyclist.
Troopers said a 25-year-old Zephyrhills man driving minivan was traveling east on CR 54 when he struck the bicyclist. (FHP)

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – A 28-year-old St. Petersburg man was killed in a crash while riding his bicycle on County Road 54 Wednesday.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, at 5:10 a.m., a 25-year-old Zephyrhills man driving 2020 Toyota Sienna minivan was traveling east on CR 54, approaching 16th Street, and wasn't able to see the bicyclist.

He struck the bicyclist who died at the scene, said troopers.

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