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Suwannee Co. Driver Killed While Trying to Avoid Bicyclists

Suwannee Co. Driver Killed While Trying to Avoid Bicyclists
Posted at 11:37 PM, Apr 29, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-29 19:42:03-04

SUWANNEE COUNTY, FL (WTXL) - Troopers identify a Suwannee County woman who died after swerving to avoid a group of bikers on County Road 132.

According to Suwannee County Fire and Rescue, it happened before 1 p.m. Friday, just west of Boys Ranch Road.

Firefighters say Roberta Sasser brushed one of the bicyclists with her car, before she lost control and crashed into a tree on the north side of the road.

The 65-year-old died at the scene.

The biker received minor injuries.