Tallahassee, Fl : Former Kissimmee mayor killed after being hit while riding bicycle on April, Thursday 6th 2017

Franklin Attkisson, a former Kissimmee mayor, was killed while he was riding his bicycle Thursday night after being struck by a car, the Florida Highway Patrol stated.At around 6:39 p.m., Kirstie Jean Knoebel, 26, was driving her 2016 Hyun Elantra west on Kissimmee Park Road, west of Lake Tohopekaliga Road, as Attkisson was pedaling in the same direction, the FHP stated.

Knoebel's car hit the back of the 61-year-old Attkisson's bike, the FHP stated. Attkisson was taken to the Osceola Regional Hospital where he died.

Knoebel wasn't under the influence of alcohol, according to a report.

The crash remains under investigations and no charges have been filed.

Attkisson had a long career in Florida politics.

"Frank was elected as Chairman of the Osceola County Commission in December 2012. He is serving his first term with the Osceola County Commission, which started in November 2010. He has previously served in other local elected offices such as City of Kissimmee Commissioner and Mayor. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000 and served eight years until being termed out of office," according to the Osceola County government's website.

Attkisson lost his re-election bid to Cheryl Grieb in 2014 by just more than 100 votes.

Osceola County Commissioner Fred Hawkins Jr. shared his thoughts and feelings with News 13 about Attkisson's death.

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Former Kissimmee mayor killed after being hit while riding bicycle