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Boynton Beach bicyclist fatally struck by vehicle; driver suspected of DUI

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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist and a vehicle late Friday night.

The collision happened at about 10:56 p.m. near the intersection of Congress Avenue and Buccaneer Road near Boynton Beach.

Charges pending after bicyclist hit, killed near Boynton Beach

According to the crash report, Angelo Munguia was driving southbound on Congress Avenue in the inside lane when the bicyclist was crossing southwest through the intersection.

It is unclear how the collision occurred, but the bicyclist, identified as Juan Rolando Villeda Rivera, 31, of Boynton Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Munguia was taken to JFK Medical Center for evaluation after suffering minor injuries.

Authorities said preliminary tests suggest he had alcohol or drugs in his system at the time of the crash.

The crash report said charges are pending.