Bicyclist in bike path hit by SUV on Lucerne Ave and died

So much for bicycle lanes

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — "A bicyclist succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday after he was struck by a car while in the bicycle lane on Halloween.

Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) say the bicyclist, 61-year-old Louis Simon, was traveling westbound on Lucerne Avenue in the northern bicycle lane when an SUV accelerated into the path of the bicyclist from a stop sign.

The bike impacted the passenger side of the SUV, and Simon was ejected from the bike, hitting his head on the pavement, per PBSO. He was treated by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and rushed to St. Mary's Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries."

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As one of the top states to visit for the scenery, weather, and entertainment along its beaches, Florida ranks as the 10th most bicycle-friendly state in the nation.

Home to 27 bicycle-friendly communities, Venice is its beach cruising capital. From beautiful parks with shaded trails, picnic facilities, and beach access to dedicated lanes and paths downtown, pedal your way to better health while helping the environment. With rentals readily available and friendly advice, you can save money on gas and avoid the parking hustle.

Whether you enjoy the exercise or are looking for a leisurely ride to soak in some vitamin D in the views and fresh air, local-style, these seven small towns have treasures around each corner. Cedar Key boasts a historic state park with a nature trail, while Jacksonville Beach boasts some genuinely amazing Ocean Islands Trail biking.

Just watch out for the cruising families along Venice's Legacy Trail system or during the art festival in Lake Worth Beach for everyone's scenic enjoyment.

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Bicyclist hit by bus and killed in Lake Worth Beach

Bicyclist thrown off bike, killed after being hit by a bus in Lake Worth Beach

A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a bus in Lake Worth Beach, says the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO).

According to PBSO's crash report, the bus was traveling in the right lane on Lake Worth Road and the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the north side shoulder of Lake Worth Road.

For reasons unknown the rear passenger side of the maintenance hatch made contact with the bicyclist, PBSO says.

I heard this happened near the high school.

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