A tragic early-morning crash in Pasco County has left one teenager dead and two others injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 2:22 a.m. on January 15, 2023, along Little Road, just south of Fred Street in Hudson. Troopers say an 18-year-old Hudson man was driving a Nissan Xterra northbound when he lost control of the vehicle.
The SUV traveled into the median, began to rotate, and rolled over multiple times, coming to rest on its wheels. The 18-year-old driver, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers, ages 17 and 19, were transported to a local hospital with injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and Hudson Fire Department assisted at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol is urging anyone with information about the crash to contact them at (813) 488-3411.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, teen driver fatalities have been a concern in Pasco County, with multiple crashes reported in recent years. The county has implemented various safety initiatives to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities involving teen drivers.
Originally reported by R News
Sources: R News
