From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision this morning in Pasco County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 9:39 am, a Mercedes SUV, driven by a 40-year-old Wesley Chapel man, was traveling southbound on Boyette Road.
At the same time, a Kawasaki motorcycle, operated by a 19-year-old Wesley Chapel man, was traveling westbound on SR-54.
At the intersection of the two roadways, the SUV turned right into the westbound lanes and the path of the motorcycle. As a result, the motorcyclist collided with the left side of the SUV.
Transported to an area hospital, the motorcyclist later died from the injuries suffered during the crash. The SUV driver and a 25-year-old female passenger were not injured during the incident.
The FHP did not release the name of the motorcyclist, driver, or passenger involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
