2 dead and 2 injured after car crash in Manatee County, Florida

A head-on car crash killed two people in Manatee County, Florida on Sunday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said.

Two cars were heading in opposite directions on Moccasin Wallow Road — just east of Carter Road — at around 3:45 p.m., when a third car got between the other drivers.

Avoiding the incoming Camaro, the Toyota swerved right and moved to the grass shoulder before steering back into the eastbound lane. However, the Toyota over-corrected and soon got into the westbound lane, and crashed with the Honda.

The driver of the Toyota, a 50-year-old woman from Parrish died at the scene. Her passenger, a 52-year-old man from Parrish, was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries.

The Honda’s passenger, a 95-year-old man from Sun City Center, died at the scene. The driver of the Honda, a 65-year-old woman from Sun City Center, was in serious condition.

Both the drivers and passengers were using seat belts.

Identities of the involved has not been released as of yet. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.