Bradenton 16-year-old dies in fatal motorcycle crash, FHP troopers say

A Bradenton teenager died in a motorcycle accident on State Road 70 early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

At about 3:22 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a collision involving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a Chevy sedan at the intersection of State Road 70 and Caruso Road near Manatee Technical College, according to a news release.

The motorcycle was driven by a 17-year-old Bradenton teen, with a 16-year-old also riding as a passenger. The Harley-Davidson approached the intersection on a steady red traffic signal while traveling east, according to the release…

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