Sarasota (Sarasota Square Blvd near Prestancia Blvd) - February 18, 2026

Incident Details

• A single-vehicle crash occurred just after 4:00 a.m. on Sarasota Square Boulevard near Prestancia Boulevard in Sarasota.
• The vehicle entered the median and struck a tree.
• The car caught fire after impact.
• The driver was the only occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene, per Florida Highway Patrol.
• The roadway was closed in both directions between Potter Park Drive and McIntosh Road during the investigation.