Sarasota woman loses control, thrown off of ATV in fatal crash: FHP
SARASOTA, Fla. - A 20-year-old Sarasota woman died early Sunday morning after being thrown of an ATV, according to troopers.
Officials say just after 3:30 a.m., the woman was driving the ATV north on Myakka Valley Trail in the northbound lanes.
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North of Sheps Island Road, the woman tried to go around a left curve but lost control, according to authorities. The Florida Highway Patrol says the ATV flipped and threw the driver off.
The passenger, a 19-year-old Sarasota man, had minor injuries, according to FHP.
Officials say the driver died at the scene of the crash. The crash is still under investigation, according to troopers.