Lee County, FL (December 7, 2020) - A bicyclist suffered serious injuries following a crash in Lee County on Sunday, December 7th. The accident was reported just before 7:00 p.m. on Daniels Parkway near Gateway Boulevard.

According to a report, a 23-year-old man from Lehigh Acres was traveling westbound on Daniels Parkway in a sedan. At the same time, the bicyclist was heading northbound and attempting to cross the Parkway when he was he was hit by the sedan. The victim was thrown from his bicycle and landed in the roadway while the driver came to rest on the grassy shoulder area of the roadway. Rescue crews arrived at the scene and transported the injured bicyclist to a local hospital. He has not been identified at this time and there is no further update on his condition. The driver of the sedan was not hurt.

Police are still investigating at this time. There is no word on potential charges.

Florida is home to many people who enjoy riding bicycles. With an accomodating climate, bicyclists enjoy getting out and riding their bikes at any chance they get. Riding a bicycle, however, comes with very clear risks. In 2018, there were over 6,500 reported bicycle accidents in Florida. 148 of these accidents resulted in death and over 6,100 injuries were reported. Many of the injured victims were seriously hurt and required hospitalization. Each Florida bicycle accident is unique and must be closely investigated. It is often the case that these crashes are caused by reckless and negligent drivers who are not paying attention to their surroundings.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and we hope for a complete recovery. 

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