There have been four recorded fatalities involving cars versus bicyclists in Orange County since the beginning of the year, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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That includes this week’s accident on Kirkman Road.

FHP Lt. Tara Crescenzi said that’s not good for one county in just eight months.

“It is a huge issue here in Central Florida, especially here in Orange County,” she said. “We’ve seen an uptick, especially with pedestrians and bicyclists.”

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Crescenzi said in recent cases, the pedestrians and bicyclists have not been using a marked crosswalk, putting them in the lane of travel.

However, she said the bicyclist killed on Kirkman Road this week was inside the lane.

FHP officials said they have found a piece of the car involved in Monday’s crash on Kirkman Road and are looking for a 2007 silver Suzuki. Anyone with information is asked to call FHP or Crimeline.

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