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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An Apollo Beach man was arrested early Saturday morning after the Florida Highway Patrol said he struck and killed a bicyclist.
Michael Barr, 37, was headed south on U.S. Highway 41 at around 3:25 a.m. when he attempted to overtake a man riding a bicycle.
South of Old US-41, Barr collided with the man, who died of his injuries at the scene, FHP said.
As they were investigating the crash, officers determined Barr was driving while impaired.
His BAC was measured at 0.162, twice the legal limit, and he was arrested by troopers for DUI manslaughter, FHP said.
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