One person was killed and another injured after a crash early Monday in Palm Harbor involving pedestrians.
- Lanes of US 19 closed in Palm Harbor after fatal crash involving pedestrian
- At least 1 person killed in crash
- Florida Highway Patrol investigating
- BN9 Traffic
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, northbound US 19 was closed at Alderman Road for several hours early Monday. The roadway was reopened just after 7 a.m.
Troopers said a 2016 Honda Civic collided with two pedestrians crossing the northbound lanes of US Highway 19 at Alderman Road at the south end of the intersection. The crash happened just after 4 a.m.
The driver of the Honda remained at the scene of the crash.
An 18-year-old man from Palm Harbor died at the scene. A female with him was taken to Bayonet Point Hospital in critical condition. The 47-year-old driver of the Honda was not injured.
Officials have not released the names of the pedetsrians struck.
The crash remains under investigation.