PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A fatal crash occurred on US-19, just north of Stahl Drive, involving two vehicles traveling in opposite directions on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident took place when a motorcycle traveling southbound inexplicably crossed the center median and collided nearly head-on with a sedan traveling northbound.
#Pasco - Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on US-19 near Stahl Drive - expect delays and avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/YcdBefdqhv
— FHP Tampa (@FHPTampa) May 13, 2023
The impact of the collision caused both vehicles to come to a final stop in the northbound lanes.
The motorcycle driver, 59, suffered fatal injuries at the crash scene, authorities said.
Further details regarding the cause of the incident are currently unknown.