Sarasota Woman Killed In Motorcycle Crash ID’d

BRADENTON, FL — As the Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate a June 13 crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman from Sarasota, authorities have released more details. According to the agency, Jessie Caudill was killed in the wreck that occurred on State Road 70.

Caudill was riding a Suzuki eastbound on State Road 70 around 10:10 p.m. June 13. As she traveled in the left lane approaching 56th Court East, troopers say she was moving at a speed faster than the posted limit.

Chris Marcelin, 21, of Bradenton was driving an Infiniti west in the median turn lane as Caudill entered the intersection, a highway patrol report said. Marcelin, the report said, did not see Caudill and tried to make a U-turn to head east on State Road 70. When he did, the front of Caudill’s bike hit the rear of the Infinity.

Troopers say Caudill died at the scene. Authorities were unable to complete next of kin notification until Tuesday, June 20, the report noted.

Marcelin suffered minor injuries in the crash. A passenger in his vehicle was also seriously injured in the wreck, the report said.

The crash remains under investigation with charges pending its outcome. No further information is available at this time.

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