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Bicyclist and motorcyclist die in Pasco County collision: FHP

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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — An 87-year-old bicyclist from Land O' Lakes is dead after being struck by a motorcycle in Pasco County on Thursday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Around 8:45 p.m., an 81-year-old Lutz man was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle southbound on U.S. Highway 41. North of Swans Landing Drive, the bicyclist attempted to cross the highway, heading west, according to the FHP news release.

The bicyclist entered the path of the motorcycle and was struck. They were pronounced dead at the scene, FHP said.

The motorcyclist who seriously injured and taken to a local hospital, where he has since been pronounced deceased the morning of April 24, per FHP.

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