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Bradenton motorcyclist killed in crash, troopers say

A 30-year-old Bradenton man died Thursday when he crashed his motorcycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers say the crash took place at about 9:25 p.m. near Ninth Street East and 40th Avenue East.

The unidentified motorcyclist was traveling north on Ninth Street East, when a 21-year-old Bradenton driving a sedan of vehicle heading south made a left-hand turn into the path of the motorcyclist.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the sedan suffered minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Mark Young
Bradenton Herald
Breaking News/Real Time Reporter Mark Young began his career in 1996 and has been with the Bradenton Herald since 2014. He has won more than a dozen awards over the years, including the coveted Lucy Morgan Award for In-Depth Reporting from the Florida Press Club and for beat reporting from the Society for Professional Journalists to name a few. His reporting experience is as diverse as the communities he covers. Support my work with a digital subscription
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