Man dies in single-car crash in Bradenton

A 22-year-old man died when he crashed his car into residence in Bradenton, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

About 2:38 a.m. Sunday, the man was driving his car east on Orlando Avenue, approaching Fifth Street West, when he traveled off the roadway. He first hit a fence, then a palm tree and then the corner of a residential building, FHP said in a news release.

The man, whose name was not released, died at the scene, according to FHP.

Troopers said the crash remains under investigation.

This story was originally published December 14, 2020 at 7:52 AM.