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News: Pickup truck driver dies in multi-vehicle crash in Zephyrhills

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL – A multi-vehicle accident in Pasco County on Friday afternoon left one of the drivers dead, Lutz Patch reported. 

The crash happened on Eiland Boulevard near Fountain Road in Zephyrhills at about 1:33 p.m.  The Florida Highway Patrol said a man was driving eastbound in a pickup truck when he suffered a medical emergency and crossed over the center line.

The pickup struck the front of a van and an SUV that were both going west.  The driver of the pickup, a 50-year-old man from Wesley Chapel, was pronounced dead after being rushed to an area hospital.

The driver of the SUV, a 70-year-old Miami man, was seriously injured.  No injuries were reported for the van driver ,a 36-year-old Zephyrhills woman.

At Whittel & Melton, our experienced Pasco County Car Accident Attorneys are dedicated to helping auto accident victims recover for their suffering.  So if you have been injured in a crash through no fault of your own, we can immediately begin investigating your case and start filing an injury claim to pursue the financial compensation you deserve. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation where we can review your legal options.

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