Columbia County

Bicyclist in critical condition after being hit by car in Lake City

LAKE CITY, Fla. — A bicyclist is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Lake City on Sunday night.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 9 p.m. on State Road 247 near SW Zierke Drive, which is west of Interstate 75.

A Ford Focus driven by a 17-year-old girl was traveling south on SR 247 west of I-75, FHP said.

The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was also traveling south on SR 247. FHP said the front right side of the Focus collided with the bicycle.

FHP said the investigation into the crash is ongoing.