From the Florida Highway Patrol
In Summary:
A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on US-19 in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the 73-year-old motorcyclist slowed for stopped traffic when a 71-year-old driver in a Toyota Corolla failed to do so, causing a collision that overturned both vehicles. The car’s driver was seriously injured and transported to a hospital, while the motorcyclist died at the scene; FHP has 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 2:23 pm, a Toyota Corolla, driven by a 71-year-old Spring Hill man, was traveling northbound on US-19.
At the same time, a motorcycle, operated by a 73-year-old New Port Richey man, was traveling northbound on US-19 ahead of the first vehicle.
South of Fulton Avenue, the motorcyclist slowed for other slowed and stopped traffic while the first vehicle failed to do so.
As a result, they collided.
Upon impact, both vehicles overturned and came to final rest in the northbound lanes of US-19.
The first driver suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital, while the motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries at the scene of 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 at approximately 2:23 p.m. on US-19, south of Fulton Avenue.
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A northbound Toyota Corolla struck a slowing motorcycle after failing to reduce speed.
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Both vehicles overturned and came to rest in the northbound lanes.
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The 73-year-old motorcyclist from New Port Richey died at the scene.
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The 71-year-old driver from Spring Hill suffered serious injuries; names have not been released.
