Event Brief
Tragic Motorcycle Crash Kills Zephyrhills Man
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Dustin “Dusty” Smith died and his fiancée Mallory was seriously injured after an SUV hit their motorcycle in Zephyrhills.
WHO: Dustin “Dusty” Smith; Mallory Smith; SUV driver
WHAT: An SUV struck a motorcycle, killing Smith and seriously injuring his fiancée; the driver fled and was later arrested and charged.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM ET
WHERE: Zephyrhills, Florida
WHY: The SUV struck the motorcycle; the driver fled the scene before being arrested and charged with leaving the accident site.
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