Crime & Safety

Man Hospitalized After Falling Off Bike, Stabbing Self With Sword

A man was flown by helicopter to a trauma alert center after falling off his bike and stabbing himself with a sword.

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL — A man was flown by helicopter to a trauma alert center after falling off his bike and stabbing himself with a sword.

Pasco County Fire Rescue said the man was riding his bike in the 40500 block of Jerry Road in Zephyrhills around 6:43 p.m. Jan. 1 when he fell off the bike and accidentally stabbed himself with a sword that was in his backpack.

He was listed in serious condition.

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