Breaking News Overnight: Apollo Beach man charged with DUI manslaughter after bicyclist killed in Hillsborough County

In Summary:

A bicyclist suffered fatal injuries when a Mazda sedan struck him on U.S. 41 south of Old U.S. 41 at approximately 3:25 am Nov. 7, according to FHP. The driver and bicyclist were traveling southbound, with the bicyclist riding along the road’s edge. Troopers said driver Michael Barr, 37, of Apollo Beach, had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.162 and was arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge.

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A 37-year-old Apollo Beach man was arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge after a crash killed a bicyclist early Saturday morning on U.S. 41, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers identified the driver as Michael Barr.

The crash occurred at approximately 3:25 a.m. Nov. 7, south of Old U.S. 41. FHP said Barr was driving a Mazda sedan southbound while an unidentified adult man was riding a bicycle in the same direction along the road’s edge.

The Mazda overtook and struck the bicyclist, who suffered fatal injuries at the scene, according to the report. FHP had not identified the bicyclist in the information released.

Troopers determined Barr was impaired and reported his blood alcohol concentration as 0.162. FHP arrested him on a charge of DUI manslaughter.

Key Points:

• The crash occurred at approximately 3:25 am. Saturday, November 7, on U.S. 41 south of Old U.S. 41.
• A Mazda sedan and a bicyclist were traveling southbound.
• FHP said the sedan overtook and struck the bicyclist, who suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
• The bicyclist was described as an unidentified adult man.
• Troopers arrested Michael Barr, 37, of Apollo Beach, on a DUI manslaughter charge and reported a blood alcohol concentration of 0.162.