Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision this afternoon in Pasco County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 1:05 p.m., a Kawasaki motorcycle, operated by a 63-year-old Spring Hill man, was traveling southbound on US-19.
At the same time, a Ford Edge sport utility vehicle, driven by a 34-year-old Crystal River woman, was traveling northbound on US-19.
North of Briar Oaks Drive, the motorcyclist lost control, crossed the median, and collided nearly head-on with the SUV.
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash. Both the driver of the second vehicle and a 12-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries and were not transported.
The FHP did not release the name of the motorcyclist, driver, or passenger involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
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