Pinellas County Traffic
Updating Breaking News: St. Petersburg e-bike rider dies after collision with SUV in Pinellas County
A 43-year-old St. Petersburg man died after his e-bike collided with an SUV on 131st Street North in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Investigators said the rider entered the southbound lane from the west shoulder before the crash.
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A 43-year-old St. Petersburg man died after his electric bicycle collided with an SUV Thursday afternoon in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 3 pm on 131st Street North, just north of 102nd Avenue North.
According to FHP, a 37-year-old Seminole woman was driving a Jeep Wagoneer southbound on 131st Street North while the e-bike rider was traveling northbound along the west shoulder of the roadway.
Investigators said the bicyclist entered the southbound lane, directly into the path of the Jeep. The SUV struck the e-bike rider, who suffered serious injuries in the collision.
The rider was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The driver of the Jeep was not reported injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
This breaking news may be updated in future editions of Florida Traffic if more details are known.
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