BROOKSVILLE, FL – One person was killed and another injured in a collision in Hernando County between a motorcycle and a pickup truck.
The Florida Highway Patrol told Pasco News Online that the vehicles crashed Monday night on US-41 at the intersection with Powell Road in Brooksville.
The FHP reported that the driver of a Chevy Silverado was heading north when he tried to turn left onto Powell Road and collided with an oncoming southbound Suzuki motorcycle shortly after 7 p.m.
The motorcycle rider, a 40-year-old man from Spring Hill, was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The Chevy driver, a 39-year-old Weeki Wachee man, suffered minor injuries.
State troopers are investigating the cause of the crash.
The aftermath of a motorcycle accident can leave injured parties and their families with difficult questions about the future of their health and finances. As members of the Florida community, the Law Firm of Whittel & Melton wants to be a resource for those injured in accidents who may not know what to do next. A free consultation with one of our Brooksville motorcycle accident attorneys may provide some useful context about your situation and help you take the next steps towards pursuing a claim for compensation. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can review your legal options.