From the Florida Highway Patrol
In Summary:
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night in Pasco County that claimed the life of a 71-year-old Zephyrhills man. Investigators say the motorcyclist crossed the centerline on Otis Allen Road and collided nearly head-on with an SUV traveling in the opposite direction. The SUV driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and no names have been released.
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Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision last night in Pasco County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 7:09 pm, a Suzuki motorcycle, operated by a 71-year-old Zephyrhills man, was traveling eastbound on Otis Allen Road.
At the same time, a Lincoln SUV, driven by a 47-year-old Ridge Manor woman, was traveling westbound on Otis Allen Road.
West of Old Lakeland Highway, the motorcyclist failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the centerline, and collided with the SUV nearly head-on.
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash, while the SUV driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The FHP did not release the names of the people involved in the crash.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
Key Points:
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The crash occurred at approximately 7:09 pm on Otis Allen Road in Pasco County.
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A Suzuki motorcycle traveling eastbound failed to negotiate a curve and crossed the centerline.
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The motorcycle collided nearly head-on with a Lincoln SUV traveling westbound.
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The 71-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene from fatal injuries.
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The SUV driver, a 47-year-old Ridge Manor woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.
