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Bradenton Man Dies After I-4 Crash In Polk County, Colorado Woman Suffers Serious Injury

A Bradenton, Florida man has died and a Colorado woman suffered serious injuries in a crash that happened on Interstate 4 overnight.

A Bradenton, Florida man has died and a Colorado woman suffered serious injuries in a crash that happened on Interstate 4 overnight.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, around 1:38 am, an SUV was traveling westbound on I-4 in the outside lane behind a car, driven by a 74-year-old Bradenton man.

Troopers say the SUV, driven by a 24-year-old Cedaredge, Colorado man, overtook and collided with the rear of the car in front of him.

After the impact, both vehicles rotated to a stop along the north shoulder of the highway.

Transported to an area hospital, the Bradenton man died from injuries suffered during the crash.

The passenger of the SUV, a 31-year-old Cedaredge, Colorado woman, suffered serious injuries in the crash, while the 24-year-old driver sustained only minor injuries.

The crash happened near mile-marker 39.

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