Traffic

Traffic blocked on U.S. 41 in Bradenton after motorcycle crash, cops say

A major Bradenton roadway is partially closed on Sunday night after a crash, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Southbound traffic on U.S. 41/First Street West, just south of the Desoto Bridge, is reduced to one lane as emergency personnel respond to the incident. Officers were at the scene as of 6:30 p.m.

Police asked that motorists avoid the area.

The accident involved a motorcycle that crashed in the 100 block of First Street West, according to police.

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Ryan Ballogg
Bradenton Herald
Ryan Ballogg is a local news and environment reporter and features writer at the Bradenton Herald. His work has received awards from the Florida Society of News Editors and the Florida Press Club. Ryan is a Florida native and graduate of USF St. Petersburg. Support my work with a digital subscription
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