DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - An elderly bicyclist was fatally struck by a garbage truck on the Florida Turnpike in Davie.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers blocked off the highway on the southbound lanes of the Turnpike near Interstate 595, Friday morning.
The 83-year-old biker veered in front of the garbage truck near Interstate 595.
Multiple lanes were closed as the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers are attempting to determine why the cyclist made the dangerous decision to ride his bike on the highway.
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