Bradenton Bicyclist Fatally Struck by Car

A Bradenton man was fatally struck by a car while riding his bicycle near Cortez Road and 24th Street West on Monday afternoon.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred shortly after 4:15 p.m. Officials reported that a 23-year-old Sarasota man was driving a Chevy sedan in the center lane of Cortez Road as he approached a crosswalk.

The 45-year-old Bradenton man was riding his bicycle northbound across the crosswalk from the median when the driver of the Chevy failed to see him, troopers said.

Crash investigators stated that the Bradenton man was transported to Blake Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.