MANATEE COUNTY – A tragic accident early Sunday morning claimed the life of an 18-year-old motorcyclist from Sarasota, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 1:30 AM at the intersection of University Parkway and North Cattlemen Road. FHP reports indicate that the young motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on University Parkway as he approached the intersection.

At the same time, a truck driven by a 35-year-old Sarasota man was traveling north on North Cattlemen Road in the left turn lane, preparing to turn west onto University Parkway. As the truck began to execute the turn, the motorcycle entered the intersection, leading to a collision between the front of the motorcycle and the left side of the truck.

The impact was severe, and the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. Neither the truck driver nor his 42-year-old passenger sustained injuries.

The Florida Highway Patrol’s Traffic Homicide Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal accident.

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