Man hit, killed trying to cross U.S. Highway 19

PORT RICHEY, Fla. - A 39-year-old man from Port Richey was killed Sunday afternoon as he tried to cross U.S. Highway 19, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers say a pick-up truck driven by a 25-year-old man was traveling northbound on U.S. 19, north of Gordon Drive, when he struck the 39-year-old as he attempted to cross the street.

The 39-year-old was taken to an area hospital and died from his injuries.