Bradenton man killed after SUV crashes into Manatee County canal, FHP says

A Bradenton man died after crashing his SUV into a guardrail in Palmetto on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said a 52-year-old Bradenton man was driving east on 49th Street East near 16th Avenue East Monday at around 6:30 p.m. when he drove off the road and onto the grass shoulder for an unknown reason before colliding with a guardrail and culvert.

Troopers say the driver was pronounced dead on the scene, while a passenger, a 38-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

The front right of the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban hit the guardrail and culvert before entering a canal with no water present, according to a news release.

The crash remains under investigation, according to FHP.

Michael Moore Jr.

Bradenton Herald

Michael Moore Jr. is the public safety and justice reporter for the Bradenton Herald. He covers crime, courts and law enforcement. Michael grew up in Bradenton and graduated from University of South Florida St. Petersburg.