Bicyclist Killed on Hillsborough Trail
 

"SUMTER COUNTY, Florida—An 80-year-old bicyclist was killed after a golf cart turned into his path Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Villages man was riding his bicycle westbound on the Hillsborough Trail shortly before 8:30 a.m. when a golf cart being driven by a 69-year-old woman of Rochester, New York, turned left at the intersection of Ichabod Way, directly in his path. The golf cart driver was unable to see the man due to the glare of the early morning sun, FHP Sgt. Steve Gaskins said in a press release.

The bicyclist struck the golf cart, was thrown into the road and seriously injured. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries; the golf cart driver was not hurt, Gaskins said."

Just a reminder for everyone to be careful out there.

This story is horrific - be careful out there, and drive defensively, always assuming another car/golf cart could do something crazy at any moment.

Sad

Will she face any charges?

I gave up riding a bike in TV a long time ago after almost being hit head on by a golf cart. He never even slowed down as he went by me.

Lights and mirrors at all times! So unfortunate.

You are a wise young man.

We love to ride our bikes on the walking/biking paths in the Southern Area but we stay away from any place that allows carts or cars.

I don't know which would be worse, being on a bicycle and getting hit by a golf cart, or being in a golf cart and getting hit by an SUV or a truck. So, I don't ride a bike or a golf cart.

He got to 80 yrs old and then was killed in such a way. If she could not see due to the morning sun, she should have been going at a very slow pace or at least be stopped to check for traffic. Heartbreaking for his [wife] family.

What does it mean to "be spotted"?

It means to have spots.

bicycle dont stop for cars or golf carts so get hit

He likely had the right of way since it was reported that she turned into his path. Bike did the hitting, this time. Very sad this old man died. Condolences from us both, I'm sure.

It appears that he was "left hooked" - he had the right of way. I know people who have been "left hooked" and I have personally seen people "right hooked". The people that were hit were not at fault. Stupid comment by you.

Correct. When I approach any intersection, I lean up and back while checking for anything that might be traveling in any of the blindspots. Folks often have no idea of vehicles approaching at right angles that are completely hidden by the windshield frame and roof supports.