Crime & Safety
Postal Worker Killed In Bradenton After SUV Runs Stop Sign, Hits Mail Truck: Police
A U.S. postal worker died Monday after an SUV's driver ran a stop sign in Bradenton and hit a mail truck, police said.
BRADENTON, FL — A U.S. postal worker was killed Monday after an SUV’s driver ran a stop sign and crashed into a mail truck, Bradenton police said.
Around 12:15 p.m., Phillip B. Simpson of Bradenton drove his Mercedes SUV through the stop sign in the 3300 block of 7th Avenue West, police said. The 79-year-old driver’s SUV collided with the U.S. postal service truck, causing it to turn on its side.
The mail carrier, Michael Silvestri, 41, of Bradenton died at the scene.
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Toxicology tests are pending, though investigators don’t believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash, police said.
Pending the results of the toxicology test, Simpson will be issued a citation for failing to stop for a stop sign and will be given a mandatory court appearance, police said.
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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Officer Jacob Bjurholm at 941-932-9300 or email BPDTips@BradentonPD.com.
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