Crime & Safety
Bradenton Motorcyclist Killed In 15th Street East Crash
A 63-year-old Bradenton man was killed in a Wednesday afternoon crash on 15th Street East.
BRADENTON, FL — A motorcycle-versus-car crash on 15th Street East Wednesday afternoon led to the death of a 63-year-old Bradenton man.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Michael Thomas Pelletier was heading north on 15th Street East on a motorcycle around 1:49 p.m. Jan. 4. Pelletier was following behind a PT Cruiser driven by Erik Guendulain-Hernandez, 18, of Bradenton.
Troopers say Pelletier failed to notice the PT Cruiser strop for traffic near the intersection with 37th Street East. Pelletier’s motorcycle struck the rear of the car, a highway patrol report said.
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Pelletier was pronounced dead at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
No charges were filed in the crash.
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