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Florida Bicyclist Dies After Hitting Turtle in Roadway in Indian Harbour Beach

A Florida man was killed after he struck a turtle while riding a motorized bicycle.

The accident happened around 3:16 a.m. Wednesday in Indian Harbour Beach, about 70 miles southeast of Orlando, Florida Today reported.

Officials said the 45-year-old man was on an overnight ride on a darkened street when he hit the box turtle. His body was found in the roadway near the bike.

The man apparently suffered a head injury and was dead when Brevard Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene, officials said. He may have been hit by another vehicle while he was lying on the ground, officials said.

The man's name wasn't released. It's unknown if he was wearing a helmet.

Officials said the turtle survived the crash and suffered just a minor injury.

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