Trooper search for help in Immokalee bicyclist's death; possibly involving red Dodge Ram

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According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old man was cycling on State Road 29 about 6 a.m.  Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, when he crossed into traffic and was hit by two vehicles, one of them driving away.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old man was cycling on State Road 29 about 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, when he crossed into traffic and was hit by two vehicles, one of them driving away.

Troopers are seeking witnesses to a crash that fatally injured a 64-year-old Immokalee bicyclist early Friday.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, the man was cycling on State Road 29 about 6 a.m. when he crossed into traffic and was hit by two vehicles, one of them driving away.

A 29-year-old Immokalee man driving a van north near 15th Avenue hit the cyclist, then an unknown driver drove over the cyclist before leaving the scene, troopers said.

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Troopers said the vehicle that failed to stop is possibly a newer, dark red Dodge Ram.

The man's death is at least the 29th on Collier County roads in 2021.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old man was cycling on State Road 29 about 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, when he crossed into traffic and was hit by two vehicles, one of them driving away.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old man was cycling on State Road 29 about 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, when he crossed into traffic and was hit by two vehicles, one of them driving away.

Anyone with information should contact Florida Highway Patrol or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Immokalee bicyclist dies, hit and run over, in Friday morning crash

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