Bicyclist hit on Highway 98

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A bicyclist has been life-flighted after being hit by a car on Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. All westbound lanes of Highway 98 were closed on Tuesday morning but have since reopened.

According to Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at Goldsby Road, and roads were blocked until 9:51 a.m.

Deputies say South Walton Fire District was on scene, along with FHP. They say the cyclist was flown to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for care.

We’ll have the latest on the accident as we learn more.