Manatee County –The Florida Highway Patrol reported a fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Tallevast Road and Ponce De Leon Avenue on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 5:27 PM.

The incident involved two vehicles. A van driven by a 65-year-old man from Bradenton, was traveling westbound on Tallevast Road, east of Ponce De Leon Avenue. A box truck driven by a 59-year-old man from Sarasota, was traveling eastbound on the same road.

According to the report by the FHP, at 5:27 PM the van veered left into the eastbound lane traveling directly into the path of the oncoming truck. The front left section of the van collided with the left side of the truck.

The driver of the van, a 65 year-old-man from Bradenton sustained critical injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the truck was not injured in the crash.

The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the crash is still under investigation. Further details will be provided as they become available.   

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