Crime & Safety

Woman Traveling With 14-Year-Old Son Suffers Emergency In Pasco County

A 46-year-old Lecanto woman died early Thursday morning after experiencing a medical emergency on the Suncoast Parkway.

A 46-year-old Lecanto woman died early Thursday morning after experiencing a medical emergency on the Suncoast Parkway north of State Road 54.
A 46-year-old Lecanto woman died early Thursday morning after experiencing a medical emergency on the Suncoast Parkway north of State Road 54. (FHP)

PASCO COUNTY, FL — A 46-year-old Lecanto woman died early Thursday morning after experiencing a medical emergency on the Suncoast Parkway north of State Road 54.

At 4:52 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol troopers and road rangers responded to a Nissan sedan that was stopped in the northbound travel lanes of the Suncoast Parkway.

It was occupied by a woman and her 14-year-old son. The woman was experiencing a medical emergency. She was taken to the hospital where she later died.

Find out what's happening in New Port Richeyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.