Bicyclist Critically Injured Following Crash In St. Pete

St. PETERSBURG, FL -- St. Petersburg Police are investigating a serious injury crash involving a Jeep and a bicycle in the 3500 block of 5th Avenue North.

On Saturday, Nov. 24 at 6:26 p.m., a 2018 Jeep Wrangler driven by Matthew Meeks, 33, was driving west on 5th Avenue North. Darrell Williams, 60, was riding his bicycle across 5th Avenue North mid-block between 35th and 36th Street North and rode into the path of Meek's vehicle.

The Jeep Wrangler swerved to avoid the collision, however, it struck Williams.

Williams was transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with life-threatening injuries.

Image via St. Pete Police

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