Joseph Orzo ID’d as Bicyclist Injured in Frisco Crash on Independence Parkway

Frisco, Texas (June 23, 2018) – The bicyclist who was seriously injured early Saturday morning in a collision in Frisco has been identified as Joseph Orzo, 35, according to a police report.
The accident occurred on Saturday, June 23 on Independence Parkway.
As per the police report, Orzo was cycling on Independence Parkway when he was rear-ended by a vehicle that was also traveling on the same way.
Orzo sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
Orzo was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and complied with the investigators.
Police are investigating the crash.
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