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Cyclist killed after being hit by truck on State Road 60

The cyclist was heading south in the intersection and entered the path of the truck, troopers say.
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Published Feb. 12, 2020|Updated Feb. 13, 2020

A 57-year-old Valrico bicyclist died Tuesday night after being hit by a truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Vincent A. Givens, 36, was driving a 2018 Ford truck east on State Road 60 at St. Cloud Avenue.

Brian M. Bentz, 57, was heading south on a bicycle in the intersection and entered the path of the truck, troopers said.

After Bentz was struck by the truck, he was transported to Brandon Regional hospital.

He died from injuries sustained during the crash.