Pedestrian Fatally Struck by SUV in Manatee County

A tragic accident early this morning claimed the life of an 85-year-old Bradenton woman after she was struck by a sport utility vehicle at the intersection of Woodlawn Drive and Wildwood Springs Boulevard.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. as a Hyundai Sonata SUV, driven by a 60-year-old Bradenton woman, was traveling west on Woodlawn Drive. As the vehicle approached Wildwood Springs Boulevard, it made a right turn and struck the elderly pedestrian, who had fallen within the roadway.

Emergency responders from Manatee County EMS arrived on the scene and pronounced the woman deceased.

Authorities have not released the names of those involved in the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol’s Traffic Homicide Unit continues to investigate.

This story is developing and may be updated as more details emerge.