Three fatal crashes hit Suncoast roads in single day

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Three fatal crashes occurred on Suncoast roads Wednesday, bringing the year’s total deadly crashes in the region to 10, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The first fatality happened at 4:05 a.m. on Saracen Square Boulevard, where a driver entered the median and hit a tree before the car burst into flames.

The second crash occurred on I-75 southbound by Clark Road, killing one pedestrian and causing major traffic delays.

The third crash happened around 1:50 p.m. in Parrish on Diamond Reef Drive and Bellamar Trail, involving another pedestrian and a dump truck…

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