Bicyclist killed following SUV crash on US-41 in North Naples

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Fatal crash in Collier County. CREDIT: UC Breaking News

One person is dead after an SUV crash involving a bicyclist occurred on US-41 in North Naples.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at around 8:38 p.m. on Thursday on Wiggins Pass Road approaching US-41.

The 61-year-old man Naples bicyclist was traveling west on the left lane of Wiggins Pass Road, approaching the intersection of US-41.

An SUV traveling north on the center lane of US-41 was approaching the green light at the intersection of both roads.

Fatal crash in Collier County. CREDIT: UC Breaking News

The bicyclist then entered the intersection in front of the SUV, causing the two vehicles to collide.

The bicyclist sustained critical injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Troopers state that the crash is still under investigation.

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