Bicyclist hit in deadly DeSoto County crash

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ARCADIA, Fla. A bicyclist died from the injuries she suffered when a car hit her from behind on U.S. 17 near County Road 660, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Holly A. Palombo, 42, of Zolfo Springs, was pronounced dead after she was taken to DeSoto Memorial Hospital. Cape Coral resident Jonathan M. Steele, 42, drove the 2008 Dodge Magnum that hit her shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the FHP.

Palombo, who was thrown from the bicycle, wasn’t wearing a helmet, the FHP said. Steele was unhurt.

Charges are pending a further investigation.

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