Deadly crash in Charlotte Harbor

Deadly crash in Charlotte Harbor causing traffic. CREDIT: GOOGLE MAPS

A deadly crash is causing a roadblock in Charlotte Harbor on Friday night.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the deadly crash happened on Harbor View Road off Deleon Drive in Charlotte Harbor.

A bicyclist was pronounced dead on scene.

Traffic is backed up in both directions on Harbor View Road. Crews were dispatched to the scene shortly before 8 p.m.

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