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Bicyclist killed in Polk County crash

A truck crashed into the bicyclist as its driver turned into a parking lot.
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DAVENPORT, Fla. — A bicyclist died from his injuries after he was hit by a truck Friday morning.

The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. in the area of U.S. 27 and Holly Hill Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers say the bicyclist was in the crosswalk of a driveway when a truck, driven by a 35-year-old man from Lake Wales, crashed into him. The bicyclist died at the scene.

According to the FHP crash report, the bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. A 22-year-old passenger from Lake City was also inside the truck; both occupants were not hurt.

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