New Port Richey Resident Identified as Motorcyclist Killed in Trinity Crash

The Florida Highway Patrol has identified William R. Forrest, 71, of New Port Richey, as the motorcyclist killed when a car struck his bike in Trinity Wednesday afternoon.

His next of kin was notified overnight.

The crash at Trinity and Tamarind Blvds on Wednesday set the 2007 Boss Hoss motorcycle and 2008 Honda Accord aflame. The driver of the car, Loraine Manning, 75, of Randolph, New Jersey, was taken to Community Hospital Wednesday with serious injuries.

Troopers say Manning had been driving east on Trinity Blvd Wednesday afternoon. Forrest had been driving west on Trinity.  As Manning turned north onto Tamarind from the left turn lane at the intersection, she failed to yield the right of way to Forrest, troopers say. Manning drove in front of the motorcycle, and her car collided with its front end. Forrest was ejected into the westbound lane. 

Manning was wearing a seat belt during the crash. Forrest was not wearing a helmet.

Trinity Blvd was closed from Little Road to around State Road 54 shortly after the crash.  The closure ended shortly after 6 p.m.

The investigation continues. Witnesses to the crash should contact FHP at 813-631-4020 and ask to be connected with Cpl. David Frye or Sgt. Heather Glenny.