A Lakeland man was hit and killed Monday night while riding his bicycle.

  • Chad Darling hit, killed while riding bicycle
  • Police say he was crossing against red flashing light
  • No charges filed at this time

The crash happened at 7:10 p.m. in the 4400 block of South Florida Avenue at the intersection of Highland Drive.

Police say Chad Michael Darling, 37, was riding his bicycle in the pedestrian crosswalk, which at the time had a flashing red signal. A 2016 Ford Fusion was heading southbound when it hit Darling and ejected him from his bicycle.

Darling was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

No charges have been filed at this time. The crash remains under investigation.

Traffic was diverted around the area for several hours after the crash.