Bicyclist struck by vehicle on Veterans Boulevard, Port Charlotte FL


A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle near Veterans Boulevard in Port Charlotte. Emergency responders were sent to the scene. A medical helicopter was called at first but later canceled when the bicyclist was found awake and alert.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Transcript:
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Rescuate in Geneva Italian 3. Rescue in Geneva Battalion 3. Response to the area of the kangaroo near Veterans Boulevard.
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It's going to be for a vehicle versus bicyclist for 904.
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Rescue from public.
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Agent A, please put a chop front standby.
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I'm working on it now.
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Italian Free.
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Oh, you know, it's a 22nd.
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Hermit 5 Alert 1, Charlotte County, Port Charlotte. Airman 5 Alert 1, Charlotte County, Port Charlotte.
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Heading is 322 degrees for 8.7 notical miles. Reference is trauma.
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Five copies, check on weather.
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If I got you check in weather, 2043.
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Mr. 5, Charlotte Tower accepting.
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Number 5, I got you accepted in 2-040.
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Mr. Richard. Mr. Jason.
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Me,
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Jay, guys.
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This advising, AeroMed 5,
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accepted with a 14-minute EPA.
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Pageant copies, thank you.
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Central rescue aid town scene with law enforcement.
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Subject is awake and alert.
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You can go ahead and cancel the helicopter.
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Copy Riscuit 8 on Pinawa law enforcement.
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Subject is awake and alert, cancel a chopper at 2042.
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Location mentioned:
Near Veterans Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
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