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Manatee, FL (April 19, 2019) - At least one person is dead after a crash on State Road 70 on Friday, April 19th. The collision occurred near Mobley Pond Lane around 6:00 a.m.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol received a call in reference to the crash and responded to the scene. When they arrived, officials discovered that a 2008 Honda CRV, a semi truck, and a 2015 Volkswagen were all involved in the crash. The semi and the CRV collided with one another head-on, while the Volkswagen was also involved but the exact extent of its involvement was not immediately clear. The driver of the CRV was killed in the crash. That driver has not been identified by police.
The crash is still under investigation at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic three-vehicle crash in Manatee. Fatal accidents claim the life of motorists about every three hours across our state. Many fatal crashes are caused by head-on impacts, as is seen in this crash. A head-on collision typically occurs due to impairment, distraction, or speeding on the part of a negligent driver. The cause of this crash remains under investigation at this time.
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