FHP investigating fatal crash involving bicyclist in Kissimmee

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A person riding a bike was killed in a crash in Kissimmee Tuesday night.

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Florida Highway Patrol troopers were called to the intersection of John Young Parkway and Ravenwood Lane just after 8 p.m. for a crash between a 2018 Honda Civic and a bicycle.

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According to FHP, their initial investigation suggests the bicyclist rode into the southbound lanes of John Young Parkway when they were hit by the car.

The bike rider was taken to Osceola Regional Hospital and pronounced dead. Troopers say they’re still trying to confirm that person’s identity.

The Civic driver, identified only as a 27-year-old man from Kissimmee, and his passenger, were both taken to Advent health Kissimmee Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

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All southbound lanes of John Young Parkway are closed in the area as troopers continue to investigate.

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