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Crash kills bicyclist on U.S. 19, shuts down all northbound lanes

All northbound lanes are closed on U.S. 19 in Pinellas Park on Monday night after a bicyclist was struck and killed, reports Spectrum Bay News 9.

The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. near U.S. 19 and 80th Avenue North, according to FL 511.

The bicyclist was traveling north on U.S. 19 when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators, Bay News 9 reports.

The identity of the cyclist has not been released.

An investigation is ongoing. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Samantha Putterman: 941-745-7027, @samputterman

This story was originally published January 22, 2018 at 10:26 PM with the headline "Crash kills bicyclist on U.S. 19, shuts down all northbound lanes."

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