The Brief
- A man riding a bicycle died in an Auburndale crash early Sunday morning on US-92.
- Investigators say the bicyclist lacked reflective gear and lights when he was hit from behind.
- Deputies are trying to identify the victim and notify his family following the deadly collision.
AUBURNDALE, Fla. – A 56-year-old man driving home from work struck and killed a bicyclist on US-92 in Auburndale early Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Auburndale crash investigation
What we know:
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash after a collision around 1:40 a.m. Sunday morning.
Deputies say a 56-year-old Auburndale man was driving home from work in his 2007 black Mercedes-Benz east on US-92 when he struck a bicyclist from behind near Polk Parkway.
The bicyclist, a middle-aged man, died at the scene. PCSO said the bicycle did not have lights or reflectors, and the man was wearing dark clothing without a helmet or reflective gear.…