From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision this morning in Pasco County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 6:42 am, a garbage truck operated by Waste Management was traveling westbound in the left turn lane on State Road 54.
At the same time, a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on SR-54.
At the intersection of Monmouth Drive, the garbage truck turned left into the path and was struck by the motorcycle.
The rider, a 51-year-old Lutz man, suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
The truck driver, a 35-year-old Spring Hill man, was not injured during the incident.
The FHP did not release the name of the motorcyclist or the driver involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
