Source: A bicyclist was struck and killed by a van driven by a Largo resident as he crossed Duhme Road in St. Petersburg, according to Tampabay.com. David M. Pimentel, a 37-year-old Madeira Beach resident, was riding his bicycle along the shoulder of the road when he turned and tried to cross the northbound lanes of Duhme Road around 51st Avenue North, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Pimentel rode into the path of a 2004 Ford van driven by Ettore Pensavalle, 62, of Largo, and was thrown from his bicycle, investigators said. Pimentel died at the scene. Pensavalle wasn't injured. Investigation of the crash continues. Charges have not been filed.
Collision Data
Crash time: Afternoon
Closest Intersection: Duhme Rd
Land use: Urban
Road type: Urban Arterial
Where on the road the collision happened: Intersection
Collision type: Cyclist side/Car front end hit
Driver Data
Vehicle type: Light Trucks (SUVs, pickups)
If truck: Unknown
At crash time driver was: Don't Know
Sources
Source: News ReportType: Blog
Pos/Neg: Negative
Link if Website: http://largo.patch.com/articles/largo-driver-involved-in-fatal-accident
Legal Status
Legal status: No charges filedAgainst:
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