From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Pasco County yesterday that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 3:01 pm, a Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle, operated by a 30-year-old Tampa man, was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on SR-56.
At the same time, a Nissan Altima, operated by a 32-year-old Wesley Chapel woman, was traveling eastbound on SR-56.
At the intersection of Piazza Avenue, the second vehicle turned left into the path and was struck by the motorcycle.
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash, while the driver of the second vehicle and her four adult passengers suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The FHP did not release the names of the driver, passengers, or the motorcyclist involved in the crash.
This breaking news story may be updated if more details are known.
