Man dies in drunk driving crash

A 47-year-old Parrish man died in an apparent drunk driving crash late Tuesday, according Florida Highway Patrol.

Michael J. Burnett, 47, of Parrish, was driving a 1991 Ford Ranger northbound on U.S. 41, just north of the intersection of 73rd Street East in Palmetto, when he went off the road and struck a rail road support pole, according to reports.

The vehicle came to a rest on the east shoulder of U.S. 41 facing north, reports show. The crash occurred around 10:37 p.m.

Reports show Burnett was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Troopers also said there were signs that alcohol was involved in the crash.

This story was originally published December 7, 2016 at 11:25 AM with the headline "Man dies in drunk driving crash."