PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A New Port Richey man was killed in a crash that happened around 10:40 pm on Thursday.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a Toyota Corolla, driven by a 38-year-old New Port Richey man, traveled eastbound on SR-56 and entered the curved entrance ramp to southbound I-75.
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While traversing the ramp, the driver failed to negotiate the curve, which resulted in the vehicle traveling to the east shoulder, where it struck a yield sign and a large light pole in successive order.
Troopers say the driver suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
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