Bicyclist dies following crash in Broward County, deputies say

Unidentified victim dies 1 day after crash on State Road 7

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. ā€“ A man has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in the 1800 block of South State Road 7 on Tuesday, deputies said.

The Broward Sheriff's Office said the bicyclist, who has not been identified, was struck just before 6 p.m. when he rode off of the median and into a pickup truck and was then thrown off his bike.

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Deputies said the driver of the pickup truck, Nicholi Seelal, 48, stoppedĀ andĀ called for help.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper who was driving by stopped and began emergency care untilĀ a Broward Sheriff Fire RescueĀ crewĀ arrived, deputies said.

The Sheriff's Office said the bicyclist was taken to Broward Health Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and died the following day.

Deputies said investigators believe Seelal was driving at or near the 40 mph speed limit, butĀ are continuing their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Donnard Huneke at 954-321-4842.


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