Port Richey, FL (December 6, 2020) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a deadly accident in Port Richey on Friday. The crash happened on Regency Park Boulevard. 

According to police, a 7-year-old boy was looking at Christmas lights with his mother when he tried to cross the street and was hit by a motorcycle. The child was rushed to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The motorcycle driver fled the scene after striking the boy. The motorcycle is described as being orange and black and is believed to be a 2018-2020 Kawaski Ninja 400.

Police are still searching for the suspect. No further information is available at this time.

We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family who lost their young loved one in this tragic crash in Port Richey. 

According to statistics, there were approximately 3,000 fatalities suffered due to traffic accidents in Florida last year. A Florida injury accident can not only be dangerous but can also be deadly in the worst-case scenario. Too often family members are forced to move forward without their loved ones due to the actions of a negligent motorist.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases or personal injury that are relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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