Manatee County, FL (September 28, 2021) - Police in Manatee County were called to the scene of a deadly accident on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred around 5:13 p.m. on State Road 64 near Oak Point Drive.
According to reports from the scene, a 29-year-old man from Sarasota was driving a Honda Civic eastbound on SR 64. At the same time, a 54-year-old man from Wauchula was operating a Dodge SUV westbound on SR 64. The 29-year-old man attempted to navigate a curve in the roadway when his car crossed the center line and traveled into the westbound travel lane. While in the westbound lane, the car collided head-on with the sedan. Both vehicles veered across the roadway before coming to rest. The two drivers were pronounced dead at the accident scene. Their identities have not been released at this time.
Troopers are still investigating the collision. There is no further information available.
A Manatee County car accident can potentially be a life-changing event for victims and their families. Unfortunately, innocent motorists are injured or killed every day throughout Florida. Many of these accidents are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. In 2019, more than 3,000 people were killed in car accidents that took place across Florida.
We would like to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this fatal car accident in Manatee County.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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