Apollo Beach man charged with DUI manslaughter after bicyclist killed on U.S. Highway 41: FHP

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — An Apollo Beach man was arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge after a bicyclist was struck and killed on U.S. Highway 41 early Saturday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 3:25 a.m. on U.S. Highway 41 south of Old U.S. Highway 41, troopers said. According to FHP, a Mazda sedan driven by 37-year-old Michael Barr was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 41. FHP said an unidentified adult man was riding a bicycle southbound along the edge of the roadway when the Mazda overtook and struck him. The bicyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release. Investigators later determined Barr was impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of .162, according to FHP. Barr was arrested by troopers on a charge of DUI manslaughter. Florida brain tumor patient says nearly $1 million in medical bills are now covered after insurance denial Five months after an insurance fight over brain surgery, Broqsten Bunt says he is medically cleared and has a zero balance on nearly $1 million in billed care. Brain surgery patients gets billed paid for after insurance denial Latest Hillsborough County News from Tampa Bay 28 St. Pete dance community remembers LeAnne Selman after Citibank shooting Jada Williams USF student pushes for tougher penalties after deadly Ybor City crash Chad Mills 1 year after Ybor City crash that killed 4, legal battles continue Blake Phillips Opa! Tampa Greek Festival gets cooking (and dancing) in South Tampa Sean Daly