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Palmetto man injured in I-75 accident. There may have been another vehicle involved

A 33-year-old Palmetto man was critically injured in a crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota on Friday m orning.

FHP reports that the man was driving north just northward of the Fruitville Road exit when the vehicle left the roadway, striking the guardrail.

A witness reported that it appeared the driver may have hit, “a large truck” in the vehicle’s rear before losing control. FHP believes the witness is referring to a semi truck and is seeking information about the second vehicle.

Anyone with information can call FHP at 239-938-1800.

The Palmetto man was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.

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