Milton May charged after Bradenton fatal motorcycle accident

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Milton May charged after Bradenton fatal motorcycle accident

BRADENTON, Fla. — Police charged a local man with DUI manslaughter after his car collided with a motorcycle Monday night, resulting in one death and critical injuries.

The crash occurred just before 10:15 p.m. at the intersection of 42nd Avenue W and 59th Street W. Milton May, 52, of Bradenton, was traveling east when he moved into the path of a northbound motorcycle.

A 35-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle died from her injuries. The 28-year-old male operator suffered critical injuries and remains in intensive care at a local hospital.

Investigators did not release the victims’ names.

May stayed at the crash scene but displayed signs of impairment, the Bradenton Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit reported. He declined to take field sobriety tests and was taken to a hospital for a court-ordered blood test.

Authorities charged May with DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury. Police said additional charges may follow as their investigation progresses.

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DUI ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Based on data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida recorded 1,837 drunken driving crashes in 2024, resulting in 1,008 injuries. In 2022, the state had approximately 5,232 alcohol-only drunk driving crashes, with December and March being the deadliest months.

Florida’s alcohol-impaired driving fatality rate of 3.90 deaths per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average.

Candice Bond, a seasoned DUI accident attorney, shared her perspective on cases like this.

“Separate from criminal charges, a victim’s family may be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit against the responsible party,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal and national analyst for Accident Injury News.

“As an advocate, an attorney can compassionately guide grieving families through this challenging period, protecting their legal rights and ensuring that a drunk driver is held accountable for their reckless actions.”


WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the investigation, the family of a victim may pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond.

“We understand just what families must go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”


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If your loved one has been killed by a drunken driver and would like a no-cost consultation, please contact our national legal analyst Candice Bond today

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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