Crime & Safety

Bradenton Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: FHP

A 30-year-old man died in an accident at 9th Street East and 40th Avenue East Thursday night, FHP said.

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — A 30-year-old Bradenton motorcyclist was killed in a Thursday evening crash, Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.

The accident took place just before 9:30 p.m. near 9th Street East and 40th Avenue East.

He was traveling north on 9th Street East when the driver of a sedan, a 21-year-old woman, turned left into the path of the motorcycle.

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The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while the sedan driver suffered minor injuries.

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