PASCO, FL, (May 18, 2026) – A four-vehicle crash on U.S. 19 in Pasco County left Alexis Noel Witt, 24, seriously injured and resulted in one fatality, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Monday just north of Little Road. Investigators determined that a northbound Toyota Camry rear-ended a Mazda before sideswiping a Ford SUV. The impact forced the Ford across the grassy median into southbound traffic, where it collided head-on with a Hyundai SUV.
Alexis Witt, a passenger in the Ford SUV, suffered catastrophic injuries in the collision and was transported for emergency medical treatment.
The 22-year-old female driver of the Ford also sustained two severely broken legs and was hospitalized.
Authorities confirmed that the 41-year-old driver of the Hyundai was transported to HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the Mazda was not reported injured.
Witnesses stated the driver of the Toyota Camry briefly stopped before fleeing the scene. Troopers later located and apprehended the driver approximately 14 miles away in Hernando County, where he displayed signs of alleged heavy impairment.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
