Clearwater Bicyclist Fatally Injured; Hit-and-Run in Long Beach

A tragic incident occurred in Clearwater, Florida, where a 16-year-old bicyclist was fatally injured after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Keene Road against a red light. The accident happened early in the morning near Cleveland Street, and the teen later died at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital despite initially being reported in critical condition. Concurrently, a hit-and-run incident in Long Beach involved a motorcyclist critically injured by a black Chevrolet pickup truck at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Seventh Street. The driver fled the scene, and police are seeking public assistance to identify the vehicle, described as a newer model with front-end damage and '4x4' decals. Investigations are ongoing in both cases to determine the circumstances and right-of-way issues. Authorities urge anyone with information on the Long Beach crash to contact LBPD detectives.