
Family of 3-year-old struck on State Street shares update, calls for change
By Marcus Chen
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TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 42-year-old Zephyrhills woman died Saturday evening after she was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on State Road 54, authorities said.The crash happened around 7:05 p.m. on Oct. 31.According to the authorities, a Hyundai Elantra driven by a 45-year-old Wesley Chapel man was traveling westbound on SR-54. A bicyclist was also traveling westbound in the bike lane on SR-54 ahead of the vehicle.West of Morris Bridge Road, the bicyclist made an immediate left turn into the path of the vehicle and was struck, according to officials.The woman was transported to an area hospital, where she later died from injuries suffered in the crash.