Bicyclist Fatally Struck by Car on Frontage Road
A bicyclist was killed Saturday night around 11 p.m. after being struck by a car on Frontage Road near Winston Creek Parkway in the Kathleen area, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 16, 2026 —
A bicyclist died Saturday night after being hit by a car on Frontage Road near Winston Creek Parkway in the Kathleen area. The incident occurred around 11 p.m., according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fatality but did not immediately release further details regarding the identities of the bicyclist or the driver, nor the specific circumstances surrounding the collision. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Frontage Road is a major thoroughfare in the Kathleen area, and accidents involving vehicles and cyclists can occur due to various factors including visibility, road conditions, and driver or cyclist behavior. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for investigating traffic fatalities within the county.
Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses. Officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
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