Driver Died After Hitting Fence, Trees On State Road 64, FL Troopers Say

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — An Englewood man died after he lost control of his car on State Road 64 in Manatee County before hitting a fence and two trees on Monday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.

The 53-year-old was heading west on S.R. 64, west of Duette Road, in a Honda Accord at the time of the crash, just before 4 p.m.

He drove into the road’s eastbound lane and entered the north shoulder before hitting a fence, FHP said.

The car then continued west and hit two trees before coming to a stop.

The driver was brought to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The FHP Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash.

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