From Staff Reports and the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Hernando County that resulted in the death of a passenger.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 11:58 AM a Kia K5 sedan, driven by a 39-year-old Ridge Manor man, was traveling eastbound on SR-50.
At the same time, a tractor-trailer, driven by a 61-year-old Brooksville man, was traveling westbound on SR-50.
At the intersection of South Main Street, the first vehicle turned left into the path and was struck by the second vehicle. The tractor-trailer driver was uninjured during the incident; however, the driver of the first vehicle suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
Additionally, traveling in the first vehicle were two passengers, a 71-year-old Ridge Manor woman, and a 49-year-old Ridge Manor woman, both of whom suffered serious injuries and were transported to area hospitals.
After being transported to the hospital, the 71-year-old later died from her injuries.
The FHP did not release the names of the drivers or passengers involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
