Hit-and-run crash kills bicyclist in Seminole County; FHP seeks suspect vehicle

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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Troops with the Florida Highway Patrol are searching for the car that they believe killed a bicycle in Seminole County on Saturday night.

According to troopers, the collision happened on U.S. Highway 17-92, south of Spartan Drive, at approximately 9:46 p.m.

An FHP crash report states that a car entered the northbound lanes of 17-92 from State Road 414, entered the outside lane, and struck a 25-year-old Winter Springs man who was riding north in a designated bicycle lane between the outside travel lane and the right turn lane.

According to the report, the rider was declared deceased at the spot.

The suspect vehicle, according to troopers, may be a white BMW with damage to the front end, including a shattered headlight, hood and undercarriage damage, and maybe a damaged windshield.

It is requested that anybody who sees the car, knows where it is, or has information regarding the collision notify FHP by contacting *FHP (*347) or by calling the Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

Note: This map does not necessarily show the precise position of the crash; rather, it shows the local region.

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