JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville man is in critical condition tonight after being hit by a sports utility vehicle on Beach Boulevard.
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The collision happened on Thurs, Apr. 13 at 2:38 p.m.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was traveling eastbound on Beach Boulevard, just east of St. Johns Bluff Road. A 30-year-old man on his bicycle was heading in the opposite direction in the bicycle lane.
For reasons unknown, the bicyclist left the bicycle lane and veered into the outside traffic lane. The driver of the SUV was unable to avoid the man and the front of the SUV collided with the bicycle.
The rider on his bike was transported to a local hospital and FHP said he had suffered critical injuries.
