BRADENTON, Fla. — A man has been arrested following a crash in Manatee County that resulted in one death and another person hospitalized on Monday night. Police have identified the driver as Milton May, 52, who was heading home in his pickup truck after visiting a local establishment shortly before 10:15 p.m.
As he drove east on 42nd Avenue West, May reportedly collided with a motorcycle traveling north on 59th Street West. The incident tragically claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman who was a passenger on the motorcycle, while the rider, a 28-year-old male, sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert, where he is currently in the ICU.
Authorities noted that May remained at the scene and exhibited signs of impairment, but he declined to undergo field sobriety tests. Subsequently, he was arrested and transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Police obtained a warrant to collect a blood sample from May, and the results of the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test are still pending. He faces charges of DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury and will be processed at the Manatee County Jail once he is medically cleared. Additional charges may also be forthcoming.
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Key Information
- Incident: Crash in Manatee County
- Arrested Individual: Milton May, 52
- Victim: 35-year-old female passenger deceased; 28-year-old male driver critically injured
- Charges: DUI manslaughter, DUI with serious bodily injury
- Current Status: Awaiting medical clearance before transferring to jail
- Legislative Discussion: Proposal to abolish homeowner associations after increasing public concern
Article original publish date: 2025-07-08 07:00:00
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