Michael Powell, 54, killed and one woman injured in motorcycle crash on Little Road in New Port Richey, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 10/01/2015 - 2:29pmAccident Date:
Sunday, May 3, 2015
New Port Richey man dies in overnight accident
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an overnight crash that left one man dead.
A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Little Road just north of Plathe Road in New Port Richey. A man and woman on a motorcycle came upon a disabled car stopped in the outside lane with its hazard lights on and tried to avoid a crash, but collided with the disabled vehicle. The man and woman landed in the road. The driver of the motorcycle, 54-year-old Michael Powell, was pronounced deceased at the crash site. His passenger was taken to Bayonet Point Hospital where she is in critical condition. Neither rider was wearing a helmet.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Michael Powell
Roadway:
Little RoadCity:
New Port Richey, FLCounty:
Pasco County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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