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17-year-old dies after crashing into pond in Manatee County

Florida Highway Patrol
Posted at 2:29 PM, Mar 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-03-28 05:52:00-04

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A 17-year-old boy from Bradenton died from a single-vehicle crash on 44th Avenue East in Manatee County.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 4:50 AM on Sunday.

A Sedan was reportedly traveling East of 19th Street Court East and then traveled off the roadway crossed through the median, sidewalk, and grass shoulder then overturned into a pond.

The unidentified driver was pronounced dead on the scene.

According to FHP, the crash remains under investigation.