Crime & Safety
Bradenton Pedestrian Critically Injured In Crash
A 63-year-old Bradenton man was critically injured Saturday night when he was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup.
BRADENTON, FL -- A 63-year-old Bradenton man was critically injured Saturday night when he was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup as he was pushing his bicycle across State Road 70, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The agency said the incident happened around 9:33 p.m. near 11th Street Circle East. The victim, who was not immediately identified, was taken to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.
The driver of the pickup was identified as 44-year-old David Sheffield of Fort Myers. He was traveling with 39-year-old Samantha Sheffield also of Fort Myers. Neither were injured.
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FHP said the crash remains under investigation.
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