Manatee County, FL (October 20, 2018) - A 17 year old girl was seriously hurt in a crash on State Road 70. The crash happened on Thursday, October 18th.
According to authorities, Korin Marie Seyler was traveling eastbound on SR 70 around 1:00 pm when she approached the intersection with Verna Bethany Road. As she neared the intersection she attempted to turn and collided with a vehicle driven by 35 year old Jorge Luis Portomene. A Toyota Prius driven by 65 year old Debra Alison Moroff then collided with Seyler's vehicle as well. Seyler was transported by EMS to Sarasota Hospital where she is listed in serious condition. Portomene and Moroff suffered minor injuries.
There is no word on whether any charges will be issued as a result of this crash.
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