SARASOTA, Fla. — A 51-year-old Venice man died in a motorcycle crash involving another motorcycle and a car on Sunday at approximately 2:30 p.m., according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Authorities reported that the incident occurred near the intersection of Gulfstream Avenue and Bayfront Drive. The victim was riding southbound on Bayfront Drive when he attempted to overtake a vehicle, ultimately colliding with it and then crashing into a pole.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators; no charges are expected against them. Following the collision, the victim’s motorcycle entered the roadway, leading to a second motorcycle crash involving an adult male, who was unharmed and also faces no charges.
Emergency responders transported the 51-year-old motorcyclist to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Traffic in the vicinity was diverted for several hours, but all lanes have since reopened.
Investigators are requesting that anyone who witnessed the crash contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Jason Frank at 941-263-6870 or via email at Jason.Frank@SarasotaFL.gov.
The information in this report was gathered from the Sarasota Police Department.