Bradenton Motorcyclist Killed By SUV Collision

A 21-year-old Bradenton man is dead after his motorcycle crashed into a turning SUV Wednesday night on State Route 684.

Update Friday 8 p.m.: The Florida Highway Patrol released the name of the man killed in the crash, he is Adrian Cuebero.

The motorcyclist, whose name wasn't immediately available, rode his 2003 Yamaha motorcycle on eastbound 684 when a Ford Explorer on westbound SR 684 attempted a left turn onto 30th Street West, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The driver of the Explorer didn't see the motorcycle when turning, and the motorcycle crashed into the right side of the Explorer, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected from the bike, striking the hood and windshield of the Explorer, and landing on SR 684, according to Highway Patrol.

No skid marks were on the roadway, showing no signs of a sudden breaking by either driver, according to Highway Patrol.

The motorcyclist was transported to Blake Medical Center where he died of his injuries, and did wear a helmet, according to Highway Patrol.

The driver of the Explorer, Gilbert Burgos, 27 of Bradenton, didn't suffer any injuries and is charged with violation of right of way for turning in front of an approaching vehicle, according to Highway Patrol.