Bicyclist hit by car, critically injured

Comment Policy

Is libelous
Is abusive, harassing, or threatening
Is obscene, vulgar, or profane
Is racially, ethnically or religiously offensive
Is illegal or encourages criminal acts
Is known to be inaccurate or contains a false attribution
Infringes copyrights, trademarks, publicity or any other rights of others
Impersonates anyone (actual or fictitious)
Solicits funds, goods or services, or advertises

Three injured when shool bus hits car in Seffner | Main | Investigators question 4th man in airport theft ring »

March 31, 2008

Bicyclist hit by car, critically injured

PASADENA -- An 18-year-old is being treated at Bayfront Medical Center this morning for life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car.

The crash occurred near Pasadena Avenue and Park Street about 4:56 a.m., according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

That's when the driver of a Crown Victoria headed northbound on Pasadena Avenue struck a bicyclist who was crossing in front and heading east.

The bicyclist, Benjamin Hernandez, was taken to Bayfront. The driver, 70-year-old Michael Zelinski, and his wife, Marlene Zelinski, were not injured. The couple were heading home to Canada at the time of the crash.

Deputies continue to investigate.

-- Nicole Hutcheson, Times Staff Writer

Posted by tampabaycom at 11:47:24 AM on March 31, 2008
in Pinellas | Permalink

About This Blog

Traffic, weather and other breaking news reported and compiled by the staff of the St. Petersburg Times and tampabay.com. Check back often for the latest news from around the Tampa Bay area.