Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed In U.S. 19 Collision
A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday, March 27, after running into the side of a Toyota 4-Runner on U.S. 19.
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday, March 27, after running into the side of a Toyota 4-Runner on U.S. 19.
According to New Port Richey Police, a 31-year-old woman from Holiday was driving her Toyota west across U.S. 19 after making a left turn from the northbound lane around 3 p.m.
The motorcyclist was travelling south on U.S 19 in the turn lane when it struck the right side passenger door of the Toyota just north of Marine Parkway.
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The driver of the motorcycle was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Toyota was found to be at fault.
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The names aren’t being released until next of kin has been notified.
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