Author: Bernard Walsh

August 27, 2024

Terra Ceia Man Dies After Being Backed Over By SUV Tuesday Morning

MANATEE COUNTY – Florida Highway Patrol announced that a tragic backup accident occurred Tuesday morning at a residential driveway on Terra Ceia. The accident began as a 70-year-old man was taking out the trash at a residence along Bayshore Drive on Terra Ceia. As the man went about his chore, …

August 7, 2024

Sarasota Man Seriously Injured After Crash With Parked Semi On I-75 Wednesday Morning

SARASOTA – Florida Highway Patrol reported that a man was seriously injured after a crash on Interstate 75 Wednesday Morning. The crash took place as a 24-year-old man from Lake Worth Florida was driving a semi Tractor Trailer, and was parked on the right shoulder of southbound I-75 north of …

August 5, 2024

Bradenton Man Dies After Being Hit By Car On SR 70 Friday Night

BRADENTON – Florida Highway Patrol has reported a tragic accident that resulted when a pedestrian in Bradenton was struck and killed by a sedan Friday night. The crash began Friday night as a 16-year-old boy was driving a sedan eastbound on the inside (left) lane of State Road 70 west …

August 2, 2024

Ruskin Man Dies After Crashing Into Truck On State Road 62 In Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY – Florida Highway Patrol has reported a fatal crash, that took place on State Road 62 Thursday in eastern Manatee County The accident began as a 58-year-old man from Ruskin was driving a 2004 Saab heading east on SR 62, east road Duette Road, directly following a 2014 …

July 16, 2024

Bradenton Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Cortez Road Monday Afternoon.

BRADENTON – Florida Highway Patrol reported a fatal bicycle accident that occurred at the intersection of Cortez Road (State Road 684) and 24th Street West in Bradenton, Florida, on July 15, 2024. According to the FHP, a Chevy sedan driven by a 23-year-old man from Sarasota was traveling westbound on …

July 14, 2024

Bradenton Man Dies After Being Stuck By Car Saturday Night On US 41

BRADENTON – Florida Highway Patrol reported a man from Bradenton has passed away after being hit by a sedan while walking on US 41 (14th St W) Saturday night. The fatal accident occurred as a 24-year-old man from Saraota was driving a sedan heading south on US-41 south of the …

July 2, 2024

Six Teenagers Seriously Injured In Crash On Proctor Rd In Sarasota Monday Night

SARASOTA – Florida Highway Patrol has announced six teenagers were seriously injured during a motor vehicle accident that took place Monday night. The accident began as a 16-year-old girl from Sarasota Florida was driving a sedan heading south on Lords Avenue, approaching a stop sign at the intersection with Proctor …

July 1, 2024

Bradenton Drivers Stay Cool – Tailgating and Road Rage Lead to Crashes

As a driver on the busy roads of Bradenton like Manatee Avenue, you may come to know all too well the dangers of aggressive driving. Tailgating, unsafe lane changes, rude gestures – we’ve all seen them and maybe even reacted in anger. But before you honk your horn or flash …

June 13, 2024

Sarasota Man Dies After Crash At Residence On Antoinette Street

SARASOTA – FHP has announced a man has died after being involved in a crash Wednesday night. The crash began as a 48-year-old man from Sarasota was driving a 2016 Ford motor vehicle traveling westbound on Antoinette Street, near the intersection with Ray Street. At 9:12 pm, for reasons not …

June 12, 2024

Key Differences in Motorcycle Accidents vs Car Accidents Every Bradenton Rider Should Know

As you negotiate the streets of Bradenton on your motorcycle, you put your safety in the hands of drivers who may not understand the unique rules of the road for motorcyclists. When a crash occurs at intersections like 53rd Ave W and Manatee Ave or along routes like SR 64 …

June 3, 2024

Bradenton Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On Cortez Rd Saturday

BRADENTON – According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a man has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon. The crash took place as a 22-year-old man from Bradenton was driving a motorcycle heading eastbound on Cortez Road West, approaching a median pass-through for 8400 …

May 31, 2024

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With Sedan On Fruitville Thursday Night

SARASOTA – Florida Highway Patrol announced that a man has died after being involved in a motor vehicle accident Thursday night. The crash took place as a 49-year-old man from Ellenton FL was driving westbound on Fruitville Road approaching a driveway located at 5577 Fruitville Road. As the motorcyclist approached …

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