Authorities are searching for the person who was behind the wheel of a vehicle that struck and killed a bicyclist Friday night.
Here’s what we know:
Where did the crash occurred? By Ocala Heights subdivision located in the 6800 block of County Road 314.
Which agency is investigating the crash? Florida Highway Patrol.
What happened? Troopers said a vehicle was traveling westbound on CR 314. The bicycle rider was also westbound on the same road in front of the vehicle.
FHP officials said the vehicle struck the bicyclist. The driver left the scene, troopers said.
The bicycle was broken into different pieces that were scattered along the two-lane roadway.
Any information about the victim? Investigators said the bicycle rider was transported to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital where the individual was pronounced deceased. Officials identified the person as a 35-year-old man from Ocala. As of Saturday afternoon, troopers were unable to contact the victim’s family. They did say the man lives in the area.