SARASOTA, FL – A 61-year-old bicyclist from Ohio was left in critical condition Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in a marked crosswalk by a driver who ran a red light and then fled the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.
The crash occurred at approximately 4:57 PM on May 21, 2025, at the intersection of Bahia Vista Street and Kaufman Avenue.
According to FHP, a Honda Accord, driven by a 23-year-old Sarasota man, was traveling westbound on Bahia Vista Street when it failed to stop for a steady red traffic signal.
At that moment, the 61-year-old male bicyclist, who was visiting from Apple Creek, Ohio, was legally crossing the intersection on a marked crosswalk. The vehicle collided with the bicyclist, causing critical injuries. He was transported to an area hospital for emergency care.
Following the crash, both the driver and a 16-year-old female passenger exited the vehicle. Moments later, the driver reentered the vehicle and fled the scene, while the passenger fled on foot. Investigators later confirmed that a part of the vehicle’s front emblem was left behind at the scene.
The driver was later located and placed under arrest. Charges include:
- Felony Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Serious Injury
- Reckless Driving
- Driving Under the Influence (suspected marijuana)
- No Valid Driver’s License
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
