7 injured after Breeze bus hits SCF sign in Sarasota County crash: SCSO

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - Seven people were injured after a crash involving a Breeze bus and another vehicle caused the bus to hit the State College of Florida monument sign, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Sarasota Breeze bus crash

What we know:

The crash happened in the area of 8000 S. Tamiami Trail in south Sarasota County, the sheriff's office said.

A witness who reported the crash told authorities the Cadillac sedan involved was traveling at a high rate of speed. The bus driver was cited for making an improper turn. 

SCSO said the bus was trying to turn left into the SCF campus when it violated the right-of-way of the Cadillac sedan, which was traveling east on Tamiami Trail.

Of the seven people injured, three were taken to Wellen Park Emergency for treatment, while another person was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice, according to SCSO.

One person refused medical treatment, and two others were evaluated at the scene and released, according to the sheriff's office.

Despite the crash, officials said there was no road blockage in the area.

Crash cause and victim conditions

What we don't know:

The sheriff's office did not provide additional information about what caused the crash or the conditions of those injured.

While a witness reported that the Cadillac was traveling at a high rate of speed, officials have not said whether speed was a contributing factor in the crash.

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