Dump Truck Driver Leaves Scene After Killing Cyclist | Orlando News

A tragic crash in Sanford claims the life of a bicyclist struck by a dump truck driven by 46-year-old Shawannia Smith, who allegedly fled the scene and ignored cyclist right-of-way. The collision occurred at a busy intersection on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as the cyclist attempted to turn onto Airport Boulevard. Witnesses describe a harrowing scene with bystanders rushing to help after the truck sped away without stopping. Smith, who has been operating city trucks since April last year, faces her first court appearance Wednesday. Authorities rely on eyewitnesses to reconstruct the incident, underscoring the peril cyclists face on shared roads. The victim’s identity remains undisclosed as the community mourns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/385ce91eff3d950d