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Bicyclist hospitalized after crash in Pinellas Park early Sunday morning PPPD

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A significant accident involving a bicyclist took place early Sunday morning in Pinellas Park, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred around 2:43 a. m. at the intersection of 49th Street N and Park Blvd. N.

According to the Pinellas Park Police Department, the bicyclist was riding an E-Bike and attempted to cross Park Blvd. against the pedestrian control signal. The driver of a 2014 red Chevrolet Equinox was heading westbound on Park Blvd. N and had a green light at the time of the incident. Authorities confirmed that the driver remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

The police are still gathering details and have not yet released any updates regarding the condition of the injured bicyclist. This incident raises concerns about bicyclist safety, especially regarding adherence to traffic signals. Such accidents highlight the importance of awareness for both drivers and cyclists at busy intersections.

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