17-year-old bicyclist hit, killed while trying to cross Dale Mabry Highway: FHP

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A 17-year-old boy from Tampa died after colliding with two cars on Dale Mabry Highway on Saturday night, according to officials.

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 60-year-old Tampa woman was driving a Mazda CX-5 south on Dale Mabry Highway ahead of a 17-year-old Tampa girl who was driving a Honda Accord.

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Troopers say the vehicles continued southbound under a green traffic signal at the intersection of Mapledale Boulevard when a bicyclist tried to cross the highway just before 7 p.m.

The Honda hit the bicyclist first and then the bike continued forward and hit the back of the Mazda, according to FHP.

Officials say the 17-year-old boy was taken to a nearby hospital, which is where he died.

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