I-75 South closed in Manatee County after fatal multi-vehicle crash, FHP says
UPDATE: All lanes of Interstate 75 South are reopened, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Read the latest about the crash here.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 are closed in Manatee County on Monday morning due to a fatal multi-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida traffic officials report that the crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. near Exit 220, State Road 64.
A traffic camera photo showed an overturned tractor-trailer across the interstate lanes. FHP said the crash involved at least one fatality.
Bradenton police alerted drivers about the crash around 8:25 a.m. on Monday, warning that southbound drivers will be “forced to exit” the interstate at State Road 64.
FHP is investigating the incident.
This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 9:56 AM.
