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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred in New Port Richey Monday morning.
Pasco News Online reports the incident took place in the area of State Road 54 and Grand Boulevard at about 5:40 a.m.. The FHP’s investigation determined that a woman was walking northbound across State Road 54 in a crosswalk when she entered the path of a westbound Freightliner propane tanker truck. At the time, the truck’s driver was turning north from SR-54 onto Grand Boulevard under a red traffic light
The pedestrian, a 43-year-old resident of New Port Richey, was struck and died at the scene. The driver of the truck was a 62-year-old man from Hudson.
If you or someone you care for has been harmed in a pedestrian accident in Pasco County, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other accident-related expenses. Our Pasco County Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton have the skill and experience to get you the full amount of the money you are owed. Contact Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.