All eastbound lanes of U.S. 301 in Ellenton blocked after crash with injuries, FHP says
All eastbound lanes of U.S. 301 in Ellenton were blocked for several hours Wednesday evening due to a traffic accident, according to Florida 511.
The crash was reported shortly after 6 p.m. and was located near the intersection of U.S. 301 and Colony Drive North, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers were dispatched to the crash around 6:18 p.m., and injuries were reported at the scene.
All westbound lanes of U.S. 301 were also temporarily blocked; they were reopened around 7:30 p.m.
The eastbound lanes of U.S. 301 were reopened as of 9:15 p.m.
This story was originally published October 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM.