Manatee County, FL (May 2, 2020) - Police were at the scene of a fatal crash involving a single vehicle in Manatee County on Saturday, May 2nd. The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. at the exit ramp in the southbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 224.
According to a report from the scene, 30-year-old Darryl Byrd was driving a 2020 Chevy Impala at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle while attempting to negotiate the exit ramp. The car spun around before crashing into a palm tree. Byrd died at the scene. His passenger, a 20-year-old man, was rushed to Blake Medical Center in critical condition. The passenger has not been identified at this time.
Speed is believed to be the primary factor in the crash. No additional details have been released.
There will be about 250,000 injury accidents in Florida this year alone. Many injury accidents can result in serious disruptions to your life in the blink of an eye. You could be facing high medical costs and an uncertain future as you work towards recovery from your injuries.
Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim in this tragic car accident in Manatee County.
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