FHP: Street race in east Orange killed bicyclist; white BMW still sought
Authorities are looking for the driver of a white BMW who was involved in a Sunday street race that ended with a woman killed while riding her bicycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at about 2:55 p.m. Sunday when a 37-year-old Christmas woman was trying to cross the intersection of Colonial Drive and Avalon Parkway, said the FHP’s Lt. Kim Montes.
While she did so, a 26-year-old man riding a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle east on Colonial in the left lane racing a white BMW, Montes said.
Three different witnesses confirmed the motorcycle was racing the BMW. One witness offered the FHP a dashcam video showing the race.
The front of the Suzuki struck the bicycle, injuring both riders. They were both taken to the hospital. The woman died later that day, Montes said.
The BMW left the crash, and troopers are still looking for it.
Troopers will be releasing the dashcam video later today.
If you have any information about the white BMW call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).
