BRADENTON – The Florida Highway Patrol reported a tragic crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old motorcyclist from Palmetto Monday evening.

The crash began as a 42-year-old man from Parrish Florida driving a van was stopped in the left-turn lane of westbound State Road 70 (53rd Avenue East), just east of Tara Boulevard. The driver of the van was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of State Road 70, heading toward Manor Hill Lane East.

At the same time, a motorcycle driven by a 20-year-old man from Palmetto was traveling eastbound in the center lane of State Road 70, approaching the intersection.

At 4:45 PM, The driver of the van attempted to make a left turn and proceeded directly into the path of the oncoming motorcyclist, causing the motorcycle to collide with the right-rear of the van.

The crash resulted in the motorcyclist sustaining critical injuries and being transported to a nearby hospital. Later at the hospital the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Always Look Twice Before Turning

No type of accident is more dangerous, or more common for motorcyclists than when drivers of other vehicles attempt to turn left in front of them as they approach intersections. We have seen these types of accidents happen all too often and urge drivers to ALWAYS look twice before committing to making a left turn across traffic. It only takes an instant for the worst to happen.

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