Manatee County

February 15, 2024

News: Male pedestrian, 81, loses life to Bradenton crash

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BRADENTON, FL – An 81-year-old man who crossed 8th Avenue West and 13th Street West was struck by a vehicle, leading him to succumb to fatal wounds Monday.

This collision happened around 7:30 a.m. Bradenton Police told FOX13 News that the pedestrian was rushed to Blake Hospital, where he later died.

Bradenton Police launched an investigation. While it’s still under review, they were able to confirm that the pedestrian did not use a crosswalk at the time of the collision, and said the driver stayed at the scene.

January 24, 2024

News: Female pedestrian’s life claimed in crash near Bradenton

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BRADENTON, FL – A 29-year-old woman tried to walk across I-75 South near U.S. 301 and was hit by a sedan, leading her to suffer fatal wounds Tuesday.

This crash happened around 8:30 p.m., according to My SunCoast. The driver, a 20-year-old man, and his passenger, a 19-year-old adult, remained at the scene and were not injured.

No additional information is available.

November 29, 2023

News: Male pedestrian, 47, fatally hit by sedan in Bradenton

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BRADENTON, FL – A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a 47-year-old crossing 15th Street East, leading him to succumb to fatal wounds Tuesday.

The Bradenton Herald said this collision occurred after 6 a.m. south of 63rd Avenue East. The unidentified man, a Sarasota resident, was declared dead at the scene.

The motorist was unharmed. Officials shut down 15th Street East to accommodate the investigation and clearance process.

November 28, 2023

News: Pedestrian killed in crash along G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton

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BRADENTON, FL – A pedestrian lost their life after getting struck by a vehicle along the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Building and G.T Bray Park Monday.

This collision happened around 6:45 p.m. on the 3100 block of 59th Street West, according to ABC Action News.

Officials said the driver remained but did not list any citations or pending charges.

October 25, 2023

News: Crash with motorcycle, deer, FHP car kills 50-year-old man

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PALMETTO, FL – A deer died, and a 50-year-old man riding a motorcycle succumbed to fatal injuries after colliding and then getting hit by a Florida Highway Patrol car Tuesday.

The Bradenton Herald said this collision occurred after 9 p.m. on I-75. Florida Highway Patrol said that the impact of the crash led the deer to get thrown to the right shoulder and die. The man fell from his bike and came to rest on the left shoulder.

Then, as the man lay on the ground, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper unintentionally hit the man with their vehicle while responding to this accident.

October 24, 2023

News: Man, 60, critically hurt in Palmetto shooting

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PALMETTO, FL – A 60-year-old riding a bike was left in critical condition after he was shot in the head by a man, who then drove away in the area of 2nd Avenue Friday.

WTSP said Manatee County deputies responded to the scene around 7:30 p.m. The man who was shot was said to have been in a fight with the man who shot him prior to the shooting.

The shooter was identified as Leroy Lee Hope Sr. Hope was arrested Saturday for an unrelated DUI charge and will be facing charges for the shooting.

October 12, 2023

News: Man, 38, loses life in 2-truck crash in Manatee Co.

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MANATEE COUNTY, FL – A collision involving two trucks on I-275 claimed the life of a 38-year-old man from Cape Coral after 6 a.m. Monday.

News-Press said a driver of a pickup truck went from southbound I-75 onto westbound I-275 when the left side of his truck collided with the truck driven by the 38-year-old man. The truck operated by the Cape Coral man then went onto the north shoulder and rolled over, ejecting him. As a result, the 38-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.

It is not immediately clear which driver emerged first on the westbound lanes of I-275.

September 19, 2023

News: 3-year-old girl hospitalized after Manatee Co. crash

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MANATEE COUNTY, FL – A three-year-old girl was hospitalized for serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision on State Road 62 West Saturday.

ABC Action News said this crash happened east of County Road 39. A 36-year-old woman had lost control of her vehicle and drifted off the westbound lanes before coming back onto the road and hitting another car in the eastbound lanes.

The force of the collision also led the woman’s vehicle to rotate and resulted in her crashing into a wooden utility pole. The passenger with her — the 3-year-old girl — was ejected and then rushed to an area hospital.

September 4, 2023

News: Crash on I-75 South in Bradenton injures at least one person

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MANATEE COUNTY, FL – Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that at least one person was injured in a collision on I-75 South at mile marker 220 Monday.

Troopers arrived at the scene after 7 p.m. and have yet to disclose how many people and vehicles were involved, say if the injuries suffered were major or minor, or reveal the contributing factors.

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

August 23, 2023

News: At least one life claimed in crash in Cortez

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CORTEZ, FL – Florida Highway Patrol indicated that at least one person passed away in a crash that took place at the Cortez Road West and 115th Street junction Wednesday.

Troopers were dispatched to the scene before 4 p.m. and arrived at the scene after 4:30 p.m.

Officials have not indicated the exact cause of this crash, indicated the number of people and automobiles involved, or said if anyone was hurt.