Bradenton Man Critically Injured In Motorcycle Crash

BRADENTON, FL — A 58-year-old Bradenton man was critically injured Sunday night when a car collided with his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Florida Highway Patrol said the crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. along U.S. Highway 41 and 58th Ave W.

Michael L. Jones was taken to Blake Medical Center after his XL883 collided with a Nissan Versa being driven by 23-year-old Austyn W. Higby of Bradenton.

Florida Highway Patrol said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

The Nissan was heading northbound along U.S. Highway 41 in the continuous left turn lane making a left turn at the time of the crash. The Harley Davidson was heading southbound along U.S. Highway 41.