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PASCO COUNTY, FL – A motorcycle and a garbage truck were involved in a fatal crash in Pasco County Monday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
According to a report by Pasco News Online, the collision took place in the area of State Road 54 and Monmouth Drive. The FHP said the driver of a westbound Waste Management garbage truck was trying to make a turn from SR-54 onto Monmouth Drive and crashed into an eastbound motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider died at the scene. He was a 51-year-old man from Lutz, authorities said. The truck driver, a 35-year-old resident of Spring Hill, was not injured.
State troopers are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
At Whittel & Melton, our experienced Pasco County Car Accident Attorneys are dedicated to helping motor vehicle accident victims. So if you have been the victim of a crash due to another person’s negligence, we can review the details of your case and help you explore your options for seeking financial compensation. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation.