Bicyclist succumbs to injuries in March 26 crash

UPDATED MARCH 29 with bicyclist dying.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A bicyclist who was critically injured March 26 when he was hit by an SUV as he was trying to cross U.S. 41 in Manatee County has died, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Investigators believe the 52-year-old Sarasota man was crossing U.S. 41, north of 22nd Avenue West at about 9:40 a.m. when he pedaled into the path of a northbound SUV.

The driver of the SUV swerved to avoid the bicyclist but could not prevent a collision, troopers say.

The bicyclist was taken to Blake Hospital in critical condition. On Wednesday, troopers reported the man has died.

The crash remains under investigation.