Crime & Safety
New Port Richey Man Killed In DeCubellis Road Crash
A bicyclist died after being struck by a motorist on DeCubellis Road Wednesday evening.

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a Wednesday evening crash on DeCubellis Road that left a 74-year-old New Port Richey man dead.
According to the agency, Michael Beardi was at the southeast corner of the DeCubellis and Ridge Road intersection around 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Beardi, a highway patrol report said, attempted to cross westbound with his bicycle. He was using a marked pedestrian crosswalk, but was “facing a steady red pedestrian control signal,” the report noted.
At that time, Jerome Barraia, 82, of New Port Richey was heading south on DeCubellis in a Hyundai Sonata. Troopers say Beardi entered Barria’s path and was struck by the Sonata.
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Beardi was taken to a local hospital following the crash, but died from his injuries.
The investigation remains active with charges pending the outcome.
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No further details are being released at this time.
Photo courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol
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