Overview
- Florida Highway Patrol says a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado veered into a group ride on East Voorhis Avenue in DeLand, striking eight cyclists and sending four to hospitals.
- Three riders were in serious condition at Halifax Health, and a fourth went to HCA Lake Monroe with non-life-threatening injuries.
- The 30-year-old DeLand driver was unhurt, stayed at the scene, and received a citation for failing to maintain his lane as troopers continue to investigate.
- Home surveillance video showed the impact, and cellphone footage captured the aftermath, including the truck nearly hitting an SUV that then hit a parked car.
- Eyewitness rider Francisco Salinas said the truck suddenly veered into their lane and he needed three staples in his head, and coworkers said a JC’s Bike Shop manager who was injured is now recovering at home.