{"id":349428,"date":"2026-07-23T03:12:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T03:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/349428\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T03:12:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T03:12:23","slug":"fatal-crash-involving-tesla-and-bicyclist-shuts-down-road-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/349428\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatal crash involving Tesla and bicyclist shuts down road in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Update 4:47 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Troopers have issued an update regarding the bicyclist, identified as an adult male, who was declared deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They have identified the individual as a 57-year-old native of Orlando.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Lanes have reopened after the initial crash investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Original Story<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that shut down part of a busy Orlando roadway on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The bicyclist, described as an adult man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending confirmation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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