Lutz man killed in Pasco County crash involving garbage truck

ODESSA, Fla. - A Lutz man was killed Monday morning in a Pasco County crash involving a garbage truck on SR-54, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

The garbage truck, which is operated by Waste Management, was heading westbound in the left turn lane of SR-54, while the 51-year-old Lutz man was riding his motorcycle eastbound. 

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Troopers said the garbage truck made a left turn at the intersection Monmouth Drive and was hit by the motorcycle. 

The 51-year-old died from his injuries, according to authorities. 

The garbage truck driver, who was a 35-year-old Spring Hill man, was not injured in the crash, FHP said. 

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