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Northbound lanes reopened on 14th Street West after fiery motorcycle crash is cleared

By Ryan Callihan
Bradenton

A crash between a motorcycle and two vehicles in the 3600 block of 14th Street West on Friday blocked all northbound lanes for hours, according to first responders and traffic officials.

The crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. and caused major delays in the area. The motorcycle became fully engulfed in flames, EMS personnel said.

According to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy at the scene, the driver of the motorcycle was treated for injuries.

Northbound lanes of 14th Street West were blocked between 36th Ave West and 39th Avenue West. The lanes opened to traffic again around 8:55 p.m.

A motorcycle crash on a busy Bradenton road has blocked all northbound lanes of traffic and is causing major delays, according to Manatee County EMS. The motorcycle caught on fire around 5:10 p.m.
A motorcycle crash on a busy Bradenton road has blocked all northbound lanes of traffic and is causing major delays, according to Manatee County EMS. The motorcycle caught on fire around 5:10 p.m. Sarasota-Manatee Regional Traffic Management Center

This story was originally published June 21, 2019 at 5:22 PM.

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