PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 36-year-old New Port Richey man lost his life in a car accident at the intersection of Little Road and Heritage Lakes Boulevard on Monday evening, August 26, 2024.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 9:02 pm, the man was driving a Ford Focus southbound on Little Road when he attempted a left turn onto Heritage Lakes Boulevard. His vehicle was struck by a northbound Nissan Xterra driven by a 27-year-old Tampa man.
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The driver of the Nissan sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the Ford Focus was also transported to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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