OCALA, FL – A bicyclist was found dead Wednesday morning after what Ocala police said was a hit-and-run incident.
The Ocala StarBanner reports the victim, a 28-year-old man, was discovered at about 7 a.m. in bushes in the 4400 block of State Road 200, west of Interstate 75.
Police said their initial investigation indicated that the man was on an e-bike and crossing State Road 200 northbound when he was hit by a westbound vehicle. The bike rider’s name was not released.
Anyone with further information about the suspected hit-and-run was asked to contact the Ocala Police Department.
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