Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control of Bike In New Port Richey
While police were investigating the crash, they said a woman drove through the crash scene. She was charged with DUI.
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — A 39-year-old man has died after losing control of his motorcycle in New Port Richey.
According to New Port Richey police, at 8:12 p.m. Monday, the motorcyclist was seen traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the bike on southbound U.S. 19 and Green Key Road.
He was taken to Bayonet Point Hospital where he died.
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While officers were investigating the crash, they said Kathleen Palasky drove her vehicle onto the curb and through the police tape, running over evidence.
She was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
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