From the Florida Highway Patrol
In Summary:
A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Pasco County on Monday afternoon after a Jeep Compass entered his path while turning onto CR-54, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The 61-year-old Wesley Chapel man was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Troopers have not released the names of those involved.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Pasco County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 4:45 pm, a Jeep Compass, driven by a 35-year-old Wesley Chapel woman, was exiting Retail Road onto CR-54, west of Old Pasco Road.
At the same time, a Suzuki motorcycle operated by a 61-year-old Wesley Chapel man was traveling westbound on CR-54.
While attempting to enter a median turn lane, the first vehicle entered the motorcycle's path and was struck by it.
Transported to an area hospital, the motorcyclist later died from injuries suffered during the crash.
The FHP did not release the names of the motorcyclist or the other driver in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
Key Points:
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The crash occurred around 4:45 pm when a Jeep Compass exited Retail Road and entered a median turn lane on CR-54.
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A westbound Suzuki motorcycle struck the Jeep after it entered the motorcycle’s path.
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The motorcyclist, a 61-year-old man from Wesley Chapel, later died at the hospital; FHP has withheld the identities of both drivers.
