According to FHP, a Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on 5th Street East when it entered the intersection and was struck on the right side by a Honda Silver Wing motorcycle heading west on 301 Boulevard East
Bradenton, CA – A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle at an intersection in Bradenton on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The incident was reported at around 1:30 p.m. on 301 Boulevard East and 5th Street East.
According to FHP, a Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on 5th Street East when it entered the intersection and was struck on the right side by a Honda Silver Wing motorcycle heading west on 301 Boulevard East.
The motorcycle overturned following the accident and the rider was ejected.
The rider was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared deceased. The victim’s identity was not immediately released but authorities reported that he was a 63-year-old man from Sarasota.
The driver of the Ford, a 37-year-old woman from Bradenton, was not injured and remained at the scene of the collision. However, a passenger in the car, identified as a 47-year-old Bradenton woman, was treated for minor injuries.
No further details were immediately available. The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Traffic fatalities remain a significant concern across Florida. According to the Florida Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 3396 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
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