Crime & Safety
Bradenton Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash After Colliding With Boat
The motorcyclist was identified as Frederick E. Grayson, 55, of Bradenton.
RIVERVIEW, FL - A Bradenton man died Saturday morning after his motorcycle collided with a boat being towed on U.S. 41 in Hillsborough County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol accident report. The motorcyclist was identified as Frederick E. Grayson, 55, of Bradenton. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
About 11:10 a.m., Grayson was traveling northbound on U.S. 41 behind a truck towing a boat. The truck slowed down to make a U-turn when the motorcycle plowed into the boat, ejecting Grayson. He was not wearing a helmet.
The truck was driven by Arthur B. Chadwell, 67, of Lakeland, the FHP said. He was not injured.
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FHP said charges are pending as the investigation continues.
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