Pasco County, FL (September 11, 2024) – A tragic accident on Tuesday left a 38-year-old mother dead and her three teenage daughters hospitalized after a collision with a semi-truck on State Rte 52 near Prospect Rd. The crash occurred around 5:24 p.m. when the mother attempted to make a left turn under a flashing yellow signal, placing her vehicle in the path of the semi-truck driven by a 41-year-old man from Port Richey.
The mother succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Her daughters and the truck driver are being treated for serious injuries.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash and will provide updates as more information becomes available.