Crime & Safety

Holiday Woman, 34, Killed In Moog Road Crash

A 34-year-old Holiday woman was killed in a Wednesday afternoon crash on Moog Road.

HOLIDAY, FL — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a Wednesday afternoon crash that left a 34-year-old Holiday woman dead and several people injured.

According to the agency, Bradley Prescott, 19, of New Port Richey was driving a Pontiac Firebird west on Moog Road around 6:40 p.m. July 19. At that time, Nichol Lynn Barker was heading east on Moog Road in a Honda Accord.

Troopers say Prescott attempted to make a left turn onto Pinehurst Drive and failed to yield for the oncoming Honda. The two vehicles collided with the front of the Honda hitting the passenger side of the Firebird, a highway patrol report said.

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Barker was taken to a local hospital, but died later from her injuries.

Prescott and three passengers in Barker’s vehicle suffered minor injuries.

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The crash remains under investigation with charges pending its outcome.

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