Bicyclist Killed On Winter Haven Street: Troopers

Lakeland FL

12 August, 2021

9:51 AM

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POLK COUNTY, FL — A 53-year-old Winter Haven bicyclist died when he was hit by a car on Seventh Street Southwest in Polk County Wednesday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A 36-year-old Winter Haven woman drove her car southbound on Seventh Street Southwest as the bicyclist rode ahead. The car ran into the back of the bicyclist at about 6:44 p.m. just north of Avenue R SW, investigators said. The victim was pronounced dead at the crash location. *FHP does not release names of victims in accordance with Marsy's Law.