FHP releases pictures of truck possibly involved in deadly hit-and-run with bicyclist

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Truck believed to be involved in hit-and-run. CREDIT: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol has released pictures of a truck authorities believe is involved in the deadly hit-and-run with a bicyclist in Collier County.

The Florida Highway Patrol has released the above pre-crash video of a truck suspected to have been involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Collier County Sunday morning.

CREDIT: FHP

It happened east of Ave Maria and south of Immokalee shortly before 8 a.m. FHP responded to Oil Well Road and State Road 29 after a truck hit a 64-year-old male bicyclist.

“There’s no bike lanes and many different speed limits,” said Rich Gosselin, a man who has lived in the area for more than a decade.

According to an incident report, the front right portion of the truck collided with the bicyclist as they both traveled east on Oil Well Road.

“Just a lot of people drive 10-15 miles over, 20 miles over, the speed limit. And there’s just a lot of crazy drivers,” said Pablo Vila, a man who lives nearby.

The man sustained critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

“The poor gentleman who was hit and then left for dead yesterday was hit from behind. And that’s the leading cause of or the leading type of crash,” said Michelle Avola-Brown, the executive director of the Naples Pathways Coalition.

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Truck believed to be involved in hit-and-run. CREDIT: FHP

The driver of the pickup truck left the scene. The truck is described as a newer, white Chevrolet with damage to the right front bumper.

“I am leading the charge to make it safer for people to be able to bike and walk in Collier County,” said Avola-Brown.

If you have any information on the crash, contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8744. You can also submit tips online or on the P3 Tips mobile app. Remember, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.

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