St. Petersburg police investigating crash that killed bicyclist

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 65-year-old man was the victim of a fatal crash in St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning, according to police.

Officers say they responded to the 1800 block of 76th Place North just after 7 a.m.

According to authorities, a Kia Sorento and a bicyclist, identified as George Kyriazis, were headed north in the 7600-block of 18th Way North.

Police say the Kia tried to pass Kyriazis by steering west of the roadway when Kyriazis tried to do the same thing.

The Kia hit the bicycle, according to officers.

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Authorities say Kyriazis died at the scene of the crash. According to St. Petersburg police, next of kin was notified.

The driver involved stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to officials.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.