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PASCO COUNTY, FL – A collision at an intersection in New Port Richey Wednesday night killed a motorcycle rider, Pasco News Online reported.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the multi-vehicle accident, which happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the area of State Road 54 and Riverrun Road.
The FHP said the driver of a Nissan SUV was trying to turn from SR-54 onto Riverrun Road when the vehicle entered the path of a westbound Yamaha motorcycle, resulting in a collision.
The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and was then struck by a Toyota Corolla going west on SR-54. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man from Holiday, died at the scene.
The Nissan driver, a 61-year-old Holiday woman, was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. The Toyota driver, a 57-year-old man from New Port Richey, was not injured.
The incident shut down SR-54 for several hours for the crash investigation.
The team of Pasco County motorcycle accident attorneys at the law firm of Whittel & Melton help the victims of motorcycle accidents and other personal injuries receive the fair compensation they’re owed from responsible parties. The firm roots its practice in the mission of crafting individual strategies that provide relentless protection to its clients. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a motorcycle crash, contact us at 866-608-5529 or through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.