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Umatilla man killed while cycling when van rear-ends him

Wreck reported on SE 248th Terrace near CR-42

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UMATILLA, Fla. – A 28-year-old Umatilla man was killed while cycling, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The wreck happened around 6 a.m. on SE 248th Terrace near County Road 42 in Umatilla.

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According to a crash report, the man, described as a pedal cyclist, was struck by a vehicle from behind.

Troopers said the area is dark and has no street lighting.

The driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old man, was uninjured.

An investigation is ongoing.


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