HAWTHORNE, Fla. – A 74-year-old Hawthorne man died after he was struck by a semi truck while riding his bicycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said just after 3 a.m. Monday, Brian Angell and the driver of the tractor trailer were traveling east on County Road 325 in Alachua County.
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Near the intersection of Southeast 174th Place, the semi truck driver attempted to pass Angell, the Highway Patrol said. As he was overtaking, the semi's trailer struck Angell -- throwing him off his bike.
Angell was hospitalized with serious injuries. He died from his injuries Wednesday, FHP said.
As of Thursday, charges in the crash were pending.