Motorcyclist injured in Bradenton crash

MANATEE -- A 45-year-old Bradenton man was in serious condition after he crashed a motorcycle at 34th Street West and 53rd Avenue West at 8:15 p.m. Monday.

The man was driving a 2001 Yamaha Roadstar when he lost control while traveling north on 34th Street West in the right lane approaching the intersection at 53rd Avenue West, according to a Florida Highway Patrol media release.

When the motorcycle’s front tire struck a curb in the intersection the driver abruptly steered to the left, causing the bike to overturn on its left side, the report states.

The driver was ejected onto the pavement.

This story was originally published May 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Motorcyclist injured in Bradenton crash."