UPDATE Sunday, Jan 1, 2025 10AM
The Venice Police Department providing an update on Saturday's fatal crash at the Circus Bridge.
Police say a white Toyota sedan lost control on the roadway, heading south on Tamiami Trail, at approximately the 1600 block. The reason the driver lost control has yet to be determined.
The vehicle then veered to the right, going over the curb and sidewalk, where it struck a light pole and continued heading off the road. The vehicle then went down the embankment and entered the Intracoastal Waterway.
Police say emergency personnel and bystanders rushed to help and enter the water. They were able to flip the car right side up and entered the car vehicle by breaking a window.Fire rescue, police, and civilians were able to extricate the 65 year old victim.
EMT personnel pronounced the woman deceased after attempting 20 minutes of live-saving efforts.
Sea Tow Venice and Sarasota County Sheriff's Dive Team, along with the SSO Marine Unit, assisted with the recovery of the vehicle.
Venice Police say the case is still an active investigation and next of kin notification is ongoing.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
A woman in her 60’s died Saturday afternoon after her vehicle plunged into the Intracoastal Waterway near the Circus Bridge in Venice.
Watch Community Correspondent Austin Schargorodski's report here...
You could see first responders in dive suits underwater by the white sedan. The Venice Police Department (VPD) said emergency crews, including the Venice Marine Unit and Sarasota County Dive Team, responded around 3:15 p.m., but were unable to save the woman.
VPD have not yet released her name. They say one Southbound lane of Business 41 closed down for the investigation.
