Bicyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on the Stickney Point Road Bridge in Sarasota, Florida
Modified Date:
Mon, 03/20/2017 - 6:56pmAccident Date:
Monday, March 20, 2017
Sarasota deputies investigate hit-and-run crash on Stickney Point Road bridge
Sarasota deputies are investigating a hit and run collision that sent a bicyclist to the hospital with serious injuries.
It happened at the Stickney Pt. Rd. Bridge in Sarasota.
Authorities say the pedestrian was riding his bicycle over the bridge when he was struck by a vehicle that had swerved onto the sidewalk.
After the collision, the vehicle returned to the road and continued eastbound over the bridge without stopping.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunRoadway:
Stickney Point Road BridgeCity:
Sarasota, FLCounty:
Sarasota County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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