SARASOTA, FL – A 61-year-old bicyclist from Ohio was left in critical condition Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in a marked crosswalk by a driver who ran a red light and then fled the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

The crash occurred at approximately 4:57 PM on May 21, 2025, at the intersection of Bahia Vista Street and Kaufman Avenue.

According to FHP, a Honda Accord, driven by a 23-year-old Sarasota man, was traveling westbound on Bahia Vista Street when it failed to stop for a steady red traffic signal.

At that moment, the 61-year-old male bicyclist, who was visiting from Apple Creek, Ohio, was legally crossing the intersection on a marked crosswalk. The vehicle collided with the bicyclist, causing critical injuries. He was transported to an area hospital for emergency care.

Following the crash, both the driver and a 16-year-old female passenger exited the vehicle. Moments later, the driver reentered the vehicle and fled the scene, while the passenger fled on foot. Investigators later confirmed that a part of the vehicle’s front emblem was left behind at the scene.

The driver was later located and placed under arrest. Charges include:

• Felony Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Serious Injury
• Reckless Driving
• Driving Under the Influence (suspected marijuana)
• No Valid Driver’s License

The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.

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