PASCO COUNTY – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred at approximately 1:33 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025.
According to troopers, a silver mid-sized SUV was traveling northbound on US-19 when it turned left at the intersection of Maryland Avenue into the path of a southbound Suzuki motorcycle operated by a 34-year-old man from Spring Hill. The motorcycle collided with the SUV.
Following the crash, the SUV continued westbound on Maryland Avenue without stopping as required by law.
FHP Troopers located the suspect vehicle in the afternoon hours of October 25th at a private residence on Sheepshead Drive in Hudson, Florida.
The suspect driver, Kenneth Raymond Smith, 76, was also located at the residence and was arrested by Troopers for leaving the scene of a serious injury crash.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol by dialing *FHP (*347) or to remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.
