Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Guardrail In Pasco County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A New Port Richey man died after losing control of his motorcycle and hitting a guardrail early Sunday, Florida Highway Patrol said.

PASCO COUNTY, FL — A 19-year-old New Port Richey man died after his motorcycle hit a guardrail early Sunday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.

He was traveling east on State Road 54, just east of Old County Road 54, around 4:40 a.m.

The motorcyclist lost control and traveled into the outside shoulder before hitting a guardrail, FHP said.

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