Crime & Safety
Port Richey Motorcyclist Dies In Little Road Crash
A 20-year-old Port Richey man has died at Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center following a motorcycle crash on Little Road.
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – A 20-year-old Port Richey man has died at Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center following a motorcycle crash on Little Road and Youth Lane Tuesday, July 3 at 8:25 p.m.
According to state troopers, Harry C. Coble, 75, of Port Richey was driving his Dodge van east on Youth Lane approaching the intersection of Little Road.
Joshua Jordan Ortiz was reportedly driving his Yamaha motorcycle at a high speed south in the center lane of Little Road approaching Youth Lane.
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Coble crossed the southbound lane of Little Road into Ortiz’ path, colliding with the side of the motorcycle.
Ortiz died from his injuries at the hospital.
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