18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning Crash in Manatee County
An 18-year-old motorcyclist from Sarasota lost his life in a fatal crash with a pickup truck early Sunday morning in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The collision occurred around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of University Parkway and Cattlemen Road in the University Park area.
Authorities reported that the young man was riding eastbound on University Parkway when he entered the intersection at Cattlemen Road. Simultaneously, a pickup truck heading north on Cattlemen attempted a left turn onto westbound University Parkway. The motorcycle collided with the left side of the truck, resulting in the motorcyclist’s death at the scene.
The driver of the pickup, a 35-year-old man from Sarasota, and his passenger were uninjured in the incident. Neither the motorcyclist nor the truck occupants were identified in the initial report. The Florida Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances of the crash to determine contributing factors and potential safety improvements for the busy intersection.