#Sarasota Police Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Crash
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
SPD
Our Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened Sunday, April 25, 2021, at about 8 p.m.
Officers responded to the intersection of Goldenrod Street and South Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), Sarasota, for a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle.
Officers believe preliminarily a motorcyclist was traveling northbound on South Tamiami Trail and a vehicle was traveling southbound on South Tamiami Trail attempting to make an eastbound turn onto Goldenrod Street when the motorcyclist struck the side of the vehicle.
The motorcyclist, an adult man, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. His name is being withheld until his next of kin can be notified. The crash remains under investigation.
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Update……South Tamiami Trail is now open. The traffic crash remains under investigation. As a reminder; please drive safely.
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TRAFFIC ALERTThe northbound lanes of S Tamiami Trail (US 41) are CLOSED from Rose St to Orchid St while we investigate a vehicle vs motorcycle crash with life threatening injuries at US41 & Goldenrod. Please avoid area & find alternate routes. We appreciate your patience & understanding.