Crime & Safety

Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On U.S. 19

A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he turned into the path of a car Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

PORT RICHEY, FL — A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he turned into the path of a car Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Around 9 p.m., the motorcyclist was headed south on U.S. 19 when he turned at Coventry Drive into the path of a northbound car driven by a 61-year-old Port Richey man.

The motorcyclist was ejected and died at the scene.

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