Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash With SUV In Pasco County
A 30-year-old New Port Richey motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV at a Pasco County intersection early Saturday.
PASCO COUNTY, FL — A 30-year-old New Port Richey motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 2:50 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Whitetail Lane and Trouble Creek Road, police said in a news release.
Investigators said a 61-year-old New Port Richey woman driving a Kia Sorento was stopped at a stop sign on Whitetail Lane before attempting to cross Trouble Creek Road through a median opening.
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As the SUV entered the intersection, it pulled into the path of a westbound Suzuki motorcycle traveling on Trouble Creek Road, troopers said.
The motorcycle struck the SUV, seriously injuring the rider. He was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.
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The SUV driver was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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