Two dead, three kids in critical condition after Myakka City crash on SR 70, FHP says
An overnight crash on State Road 70 has left two people dead, another woman with critical injuries, and three children in critical condition, the Florida Highway Patrol said Wednesday in a news release.
The crash happened at 11:35 p.m. Tuesday west of Sugar Bowl Road in Myakka City.
A 38-year-old Bradenton man was driving with a 31-year-old woman and three children in his sedan. They were traveling west on SR 70.
A 26-year-old man from Sarasota drove another sedan, with a 31-year-old man from Bradenton as his passenger, were traveling east.
The 38-year-old Bradenton man drove into the eastbound lane, hitting the other vehicle head-on, FHP said.
His vehicle then spun around and stopped in the westbound lane of State Road 70. The car he hit turned out of control and hit a guardrail, FHP said.
The two drivers died at the scene of the crash.
The 31-year-old woman and three children, who are girls age 5, 7, and 12, were all transported to the hospital and suffered critical injuries.
The 31-year-old man from Bradenton was also transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The crash is still under investigation, FHP said.
This story was originally published March 30, 2022 at 10:21 AM.
