DeLand, FL (December 3, 2020) - Police in DeLand are investigating following a fatal accident involving a car and bicycle on Thursday. The crash occurred around 1:20 p.m. at the intersection of East New York and North Kentucky Avenues.
According to police, a Nissan SUV was traveling westbound on East New York when it collided with a bicycle that was traveling near the intersection. The bicyclist died at the scene. The driver of the SUV was not injured in the crash. There is no word on the cause of the crash at this time. Police have not identified the deceased bicyclist.
An investigation is ongoing and there is no word on whether any charges are expected.
When we think of serious and fatal accidents, we tend to think of cars and other types of passenger vehicles. While bicycle accidents do not usually come to mind, this does not mean that bicycle accidents are any less dangerous. In fact, there are about 100 deaths attributable to Florida bicycle accidents each year and many more injuries reported as a result of these crashes. Bicycles offer little protection from the force and impact of a collision with a larger vehicle.
We wish to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victim's family following this bicycle crash in DeLand.
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