SARASOTA, Sarasota County, Fla., Nov. 9, 2026 — A man using a wheelchair was struck by a truck on Saturday afternoon, November 7, on State Road 72 (Clark Road) in Sarasota. EMS crews were sent to the scene, according to a regional traffic incident log.
The crash was reported on Clark Road's eastbound lanes before Honore Avenue. The right lane was blocked as of 2:45 p.m. while crews worked the scene.
Details on the man's condition have not been released. The extent of any injuries has not been confirmed so far. It is not yet known what led to the collision between the truck and the man in the wheelchair.
No other information, including the driver's identity or any citations, had been made public as of the most recent update. The incident remains under review.
We are hoping for the best for those involved as more details come in.
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