Bradenton woman killed in I-4 crash

A 27-year-old Sarasota man riding a bicycle was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash...
A 27-year-old Sarasota man riding a bicycle was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night at Bee Ridge Road and McIntosh Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.(WWSB)
Published: Jun. 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM EDT

LAKE HELEN, Fla. (WWSB) - A 24-year-old Bradenton woman was killed Saturday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 1:49 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-4 near Orange Camp Road in Lake Helen.

Bicyclist killed on John Ringling Causeway

Troopers said the woman was driving a 2021 Kia Soul west in the outside lane when, for an unknown reason, the SUV ran off the right side of the roadway. It struck a support pole for a travel sign.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, according to FHP.

Her name was not released. FHP said next of kin had not been notified.

The crash remains under investigation.