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Bicyclist in critical condition following collision on Morse Boulevard

By Meta Minton

A bicyclist and the driver of an SUV were both airlifted to Ocala Regional Medical Center following a collision after 2 p.m. Friday on Morse Boulevard in The Villages.

The bicyclist,  a woman, was said to be in critical condition.

The driver of the SUV, a man, apparently lost control of the vehicle, struck the bicyclist and then the SUV hit a tree.

The bicyclist was thrown a considerable distance after being hit by the vehicle. The driver of the SUV had to be extricated by Villages Public Safety personnel.

The accident is under the investigation of the Florida Highway Patrol. At this time, the accident report is incomplete.

 

 

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