MANATEE COUNTY, FL — A tragic accident claimed the lives of two teenagers and left two others with serious injuries in a single-car crash, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, at the intersection of Silverleaf Ave. and US-301 in Parrish. Authorities stated that a Dodge Charger, carrying four occupants, was speeding south on Silverleaf Avenue when it veered off the road and struck multiple trees.
Both the driver, a 19-year-old resident of Ellenton, and a passenger, a 19-year-old from Parrish, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, two additional passengers, a 17-year-old boy from Parrish and a 16-year-old girl from Holtsville, New York, sustained severe injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
Key Information
- Location: Intersection of Silverleaf Ave. and US-301, Parrish, Manatee County, FL
- Time of Incident: Approximately 2:15 a.m., Saturday
- Vehicle Involved: Dodge Charger
- Casualties:
- Deceased: 2 (19-year-old male driver from Ellenton, 19-year-old male passenger from Parrish)
- Injured: 2 (17-year-old male from Parrish, 16-year-old female from Holtsville, NY)
- Status: Crash under investigation
Article original publish date: 2025-08-09 07:00:00
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