SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a motorcycle rider died after colliding with a sport utility vehicle on U.S. 41 in Sarasota County Saturday night.
According to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the victim was a 27-year-old man from Venice. State troopers said he was riding at high speed on U.S. 41 south at about 6 p.m. when he crashed into an SUV that was making a turn onto the highway from Jessie Harbor Drive. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and suffered fatal injuries.
An 83-year-old man driving the SUV and his 79-year-old female passenger were not hurt. Both are Osprey residents.
U.S. 41 south was shut down for several hours while the FHP and local authorities investigated the crash.
Any motorcycle wrecks and crashes can be catastrophic, particularly when there is another vehicle involved. If you or a loved one have been the victim of such an accident, contact an experienced Sarasota Motorcycle Accident Lawyer at Kemp, Ruge and Green for help. Our legal team has the skills and resources necessary to get you the fair compensation you deserve while you recover. To discuss your individual case, schedule a free consultation by calling 727-325-5512 or reach out to us online.
