The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a bicycle crash that happened just before 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 17^th Street and U.S. 301 in Sarasota.

The preliminary investigation reveals an adult male was riding a bicycle while towing a makeshift wagon in which two children were riding in (photos attached).  The toddlers are boys and they are 3 years old and 5 years old.  The man riding the bicycle is the father of the two children.

The bicyclist crossed U.S. 301 at 17^th Street in the crosswalk and the back tire of the wagon struck the curb, causing the wagon to flip over and eject the children.  Neither child was wearing a helmet or securely buckled in.

Both children were transported by medical helicopter to All Children’s Hospital and are currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.  No charges are expected.  The crash remains under investigation by the Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit.

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