From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Pasco County last night that resulted in the death of the driver.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 10:40 p.m., a Toyota Corolla driven by a 38-year-old New Port Richey man was traveling eastbound on SR-56 and entered the curved entrance ramp to southbound I-75.
While traversing the ramp, the driver failed to negotiate the curve, which caused the vehicle to travel to the east shoulder. There, it struck a yield sign and a large light pole in successive order.
The driver suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
The FHP did not release the driver's name involved in the crash.
This breaking news story may be updated if more details are known.
