Crime & Safety
Man Crossing Street Dies After Being Hit By 2 Cars: FL Highway Patrol
A New Port Richey man crossing State Road 54 died after being hit by two cars early Wednesday morning, Florida Highway Patrol said.
PASCO COUNTY, FL — A 44-year-old New Port Richey man crossing State Road 54 died after being hit by two cars early Wednesday morning, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.
He was crossing the highway just west of Highland Loop just before 12:30 a.m.
The pedestrian was first hit by a car driven by a 19-year-old New Port Richey man in the center lane, followed by a car driven by a 68-year-old Holiday man in the outside lane, FHP said.
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The victim suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Neither driver was injured.
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