PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A 19-year-old was killed in a motorcycle crash involving a pickup truck at an intersection on April 19.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Industrial Boulevard at a high rate of speed when a 33-year-old driver from Holiday turned left into its path. The collision occurred at the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and Anclote Boulevard.
FHP confirmed that Joshua Edleman, Jr. died on impact. The driver remained at the scene and sustained no injuries; he did not receive a citation, FHP stated.
Witnesses reported that Edleman had recently purchased the motorcycle, having saved up while working at a local pizzeria. Family members recounted his passion for motorcycles, noting that this was his first street bike.
Friends have established a memorial at the crash site in Edleman’s honor. His family expressed their grief, stating that significant life events will feel different moving forward. A GoFundMe page has been created to assist his family during this difficult time.
The crash remains under investigation.