Florida Highway Patrol

Overnight Crash In Port Richey Claims Lives Of Teen And New Port Richey Motorcyclist

Florida Highway Patrol
Florida Highway Patrol

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Tragedy struck on Little Road in Pasco County early Sunday morning when a motorcycle crash resulted in the deaths of both the motorcyclist and a pedestrian.

The incident occurred around 12:15 AM, north of Embassy Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a motorcycle operated by a 25-year-old New Port Richey man was traveling southbound on Little Road when an 18-year-old pedestrian attempted to cross the roadway, stepping into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.

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Both the pedestrian and the motorcyclist were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, both individuals later succumbed to their injuries.

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