Sarasota, Fl.- A serious auto accident occurred at the intersection of Tatum Road and Fruitville Road on May 1, 2024, at approximately 1:10 PM, resulting in serious injuries to a 45-year-old man from Wauchula, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports that the accident involved a single vehicle, a Kia sport utility vehicle, which was traveling at a high rate of speed.

According to the FHP remport, the Kia SUV was heading north on Tatum Road as it approached the Fruitville Road intersection. The driver attempted a right turn onto Fruitville Road, but the report states that due to the excessive speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle. This led to the SUV overturning multiple times across the eastbound lanes of Fruitville Road.

The vehicle eventually came to a stop facing south within the eastbound travel lanes. The driver was promptly transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the crash to determine the precise cause and contributing factors. No other vehicles were involved in this accident.

The Florida Highway Patrol is handling the ongoing investigation and urges anyone who may have witnessed the accident to come forward with information. This accident highlights the dangers of excessive speed, particularly at busy intersections.

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