Venice woman dies after car plunges into water near Circus Bridge 

 

 

Venice woman dies after car plunges into water near Circus Bridge  – FOX4

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 
Update: The victim in Saturday’s fatal crash at the Circus Bridge has been identified as Connie Eileen Johnson, 65.
 
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UPDATE – Additional information on Saturday’s fatality at the Circus Bridge:
 
Around 3:15 p.m., units were dispatched to a traffic crash at 1450 S. Tamiami Trail. A white Toyota sedan had lost control on the roadway, heading southbound on S. Tamiami Trail, at approximately the 1600 block. The reason for the driver losing control has yet to be determined.
 
The vehicle veered to the right, going over the curb and sidewalk, where it struck a light pole and continued heading off the road. The vehicle went down the embankment, on the west side of the Circus Bridge, and entered the Intracoastal Waterway .
 
Emergency personnel and bystanders rushed to help and entered the water. They were able to flip the car right side up and entered the vehicle by breaking a window. Fire Rescue, Police, and civilians were able to extricate the 65-year-old female victim, the sole occupant of the vehicle.
 
EMT personnel pronounced the female deceased after attempting 20 minutes of live-saving efforts.
Sea Tow Venice and the Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, along with the SCSO Marine Unit, assisted with the recovery of the vehicle.
 
The case is still an active investigation. Next of kin notification is ongoing.