Event Brief
Bradenton man leads 3-county chase before crash
Filed: Jun 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: FHP says a Bradenton man evaded deputies in Manatee, then fled across three counties before crashing through a fence.
WHO: Randall Woodson III, Bradenton man; sheriff’s deputies; Florida Highway Patrol
WHAT: Police pursuit and crash after a traffic stop attempt; vehicle reportedly crashed through a fence
WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 4:23 PM ET
WHERE: Manatee County, Florida (pursuit continued across three counties)
WHY: Woodson was not willing to go back to jail and fled when deputies attempted a traffic stop.
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