PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A 54-year-old man suspected of kidnapping died in a crash Saturday night after fleeing from Pasco County deputies, according to authorities.
Shortly before 10 p.m., troopers said a Chrysler was traveling the wrong-way on eastbound SR 54 as the driver fled from deputies.
The Chrysler collided head-on with a Chevy pickup, causing the vehicles to catch fire.
The suspect was transported to Trinity Hospital where he died from his injuries.
The 24-year-old male driver of the Chevy received serious injuries and was transported to Bayonet Point.
Troopers are asking anyone with information leading up to the crash to contact the sheriff's office at 727-847-5878.