TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was found dead on Monday after a crash in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened in the area of US 301 and 9th Street East in Bradenton.
The man was driving a Dodge Charger north on US 301 and lost control during a left-hand turn in the road, troopers said. The man left the roadway and crashed into a fence and tree line.
The wreckage from the crash was found on Monday morning, but the crash is believed to have happened over the weekend, troopers said.
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Troopers believe the vehicle was traveling at an “extreme” speed.
The man, who was only identified as a 26-year-old man from Oklahoma City, died at the scene, troopers said.
The crash remains under investigation.
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