A 61-year-old Punta Gorda woman was injured while riding a bike after an SUV crashed into her at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Hancock Avenue.
The crash happened around 3:31 p.m. Monday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 77-year-old Punta Gorda man driving the SUV was waiting to make a right turn at the intersection.
The woman was riding a bicycle on Hancock Avenue and crossing the travel lanes of U.S. 41 on the crosswalk.
FHP troopers said the SUV driver failed to yield to the bicyclist, made a right turn and collided with the woman.
According to the report, she suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The FHP said the crash remains under investigation.
NBC2 is working to find out the injured woman's condition.
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