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Motorcycle crash shuts down northbound ramp to Interstate 75 from U.S. 301

A motorcycle crash on U.S. 301 near Interstate 75 in Ellenton caused the shutdown of the northbound on-ramp Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

At least one person was injured in the crash that was reported at 9:24 p.m.

As a result of the roadblock, traffic on U.S. 301 quickly began to back up on the busy Friday night.

Jessica De Leon: 941-745-7049, @JDeLeon1012

This story was originally published March 17, 2017 at 10:05 PM with the headline "Motorcycle crash shuts down northbound ramp to Interstate 75 from U.S. 301."

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