Bicyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Orlando, FHP says

A bicyclist is dead after a crash in Orlando on Monday, troopers said.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said that the crash happened at John Young Pkwy. and Oak Ridge Rd. shortly before 4 a.m.

They explained that an SUV was traveling northbound on John Young Pkwy. when a 44-year-old male bicyclist attempted to cross the road.

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The front of the SUV is said to have struck the man, who was later pronounced deceased at Orlando Health. 

FOX 35 issued a SKYFOX Traffic Alert after the crash shut down northbound John Young Pkwy. in that area.

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