{"id":349074,"date":"2026-07-22T21:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T21:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/349074\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T21:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T21:31:12","slug":"lanes-reopen-following-fatal-eastbound-east-colonial-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/349074\/","title":{"rendered":"Lanes reopen following fatal eastbound East Colonial Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Update 4:47 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 Troopers have issued an update regarding the bicyclist, identified as an adult male, who was declared deceased at the scene. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">They have identified the individual as a 57-year-old native of Orlando. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Lanes have reopened after the initial crash investigation. <\/p>\n<p>Original Story<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that shut down part of a busy Orlando roadway on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The crash happened around 1:21 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 50 (East Colonial Drive) and Woodbury Road in Orange County, according to authorities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Florida Highway Patrol says the incident involved a Tesla Model 3 and a bicyclist. The driver of the Tesla, an adult woman whose identity has not yet been released, was taken to AdventHealth East Orlando with minor injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The bicyclist, described as an adult man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending confirmation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Eastbound lanes of East Colonial Drive remain blocked as troopers continue to investigate what led up to the crash. Channel 9 will provide traffic updates as they come in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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