‘Possible Suicide’ Under Investigation In I-275 Rest Area: FHP

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Florida Highway Patrol is investigating “a possible suicide” in a rest area on Interstate 275 north on Thursday, according to a news release from the agency.

The incident happened at mile market 6 in Manatee County, FHP said.

The agency received calls that someone in a black Honda SUV parked at the rest stop appeared to be injured.

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A trooper found an SUV matching the description in that area and the occupant was pronounced dead at the scene by Manatee County EMS, FHP said.

The Florida Highway Patrol Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence is investigating the case with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information on this incident may contact FHP at 239-938-1800 or *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at 941-366-8477.

If you or someone you know is considering harming themselves, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by calling 988. Immediate help is also available in an emergency by dialing 911. Additional mental health and suicide prevention resources are available online.