SARASOTA COUNTY – A tragic early-morning crash on Northgate Boulevard in Sarasota has resulted in the death of a 21-year-old passenger and the arrest of the driver for DUI manslaughter, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

The crash occurred at approximately 2:45 AM on April 19, 2025, near the intersection of Northgate Boulevard and Independence Boulevard.

According to FHP investigators, a BMW carrying three young men was traveling westbound on Northgate Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The vehicle lost control, rotated off the roadway, and collided with a tree.

The rear passenger, a 21-year-old man from Bradenton who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver and front seat passenger, also both 21 and from Bradenton, were wearing seatbelts and sustained minor injuries.

Following a criminal investigation, the driver was arrested and charged with DUI Manslaughter.

The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.

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