From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision this morning in Pasco County that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 2:10 am, a Hyundai Tucson, driven by a 34-year-old Port Richey woman, was traveling northbound on US-19.
South of Sea Ranch Drive, a pedestrian attempted to cross the highway, entered the path and was struck by the vehicle.
The pedestrian, a 40-year-old Hudson man, was transported to an area hospital and later expired from his injuries.
During the incident, the SUV driver and a passenger traveling in the vehicle, a 34-year-old Spring Hill man, were uninjured.
The FHP did not release the name of the driver, passenger, or pedestrian involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
