Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Trouble Creek Road

A 49-year-old motorcyclist from New Port Richey has died after crashing on Trouble Creek Road Tuesday.

A 49-year-old motorcyclist from New Port Richey has died after crashing on Trouble Creek Road Tuesday.
A 49-year-old motorcyclist from New Port Richey has died after crashing on Trouble Creek Road Tuesday. (FHP)

PASCO COUNTY, FL — A 49-year-old motorcyclist from New Port Richey has died after crashing on Trouble Creek Road Tuesday.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at 10 a.m., the motorcyclist was traveling east on Trouble Creek Road at a high rate of speed. A sports utility vehicle driven by an 80-year-old New Port Richey man was heading north on Whitetail Lane.

At the intersection, the SUV stopped and then proceeded to turn left into the path of the motorcyclist.

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The motorcyclist died at the scene.

The SUV driver suffered serious injuries.

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