Michael Beardi, 74, dies after his bicycle is struck by car at DeCubellis and Ridge roads in Pasco County, Florida
Modified Date:
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 12:54pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 4, 2017BICYCLIST DIES AFTER PASCO CRASH
The crash happened about 5:35 p.m. at the intersection of DeCubellis and Ridge roads. Mr. Beardi was on the southeast corner of the intersection at a pedestrian crosswalk facing a steady red pedestrian control signal, troopers said. He tried to cross DeCubellis in front of an oncoming 2010 Hyundai Sonata driven by Jerome Barraia, 82, of New Port Richey. The Hyundai hit Mr. Beardi.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Michael Beardi
Jerome Barraia
Roadway:
DeCubellis and Ridge roadsCounty:
Pasco County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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