Sarasota woman loses control, thrown off of ATV in fatal crash: FHP

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.

Sarasota County