Bicyclist Killed on U.S. 41 Identified

The Florida Highway Patrol has released the name of a bicyclist killed in a Dec. 2 crash on U.S. 41 near Madison Avenue.

According to the agency, Rosember Vasquez-Sanchez, 43, of Tampa was riding southbound in the northbound lanes of U.S. 41 south of Madison Avenue shortly after 3:30 p.m. when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. Troopers say Vazquez-Sanchez, “for unknown reasons” entered into the travel lane of a 2003 Ford van driven by Luis Armando Ortiz, 35, of Tampa. Ortiz’s van struck the bicycle.

Vazquez-Sanchez died at the scene. His name was released Monday evening after authorities made contact with his family in Mexico.

The crash remains under investigation with charges pending.

Photo courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol