News: Truck collision on CR-578 in Pasco County kills 1, injures 3

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PASCO COUNTY, FL – One person was killed and three others injured in a collision in Pasco County early Saturday morning, according to a New Port Richey Patch report.

The Florida Highway Patrol said two trucks collided nearly head-on on County Road 578 just west of Robert Barns Road at about 2:50 a.m.  The investigation found that a man lost control of his truck while driving west and entered the eastbound lane, resulting in the crash with the other vehicle.  The first truck overturned while the second ended up on the shoulder of the roadway.

The driver of the first truck, a 63-year-old man from Dade City, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other driver, a 20-year-old Dade City man, and his two passengers sustained minor injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a car accident due to another person’s negligence, do not hesitate to call Whittel & Melton to learn more about damages that you may be entitled to. Our Pasco County car accident lawyers will be there to guide you through every phase of the legal process, and will fight hard on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve. Give us a call at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to set up a free consultation.

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