Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Accident, Easter Sunday 2026 Vid#2

A fatal crash on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026, around 12:45 p.m. near Milepost 12, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old man from Pinellas Park. The rider, operating a Spyder three-wheeled motorcycle, lost control while attempting to avoid a collision with an unknown vehicle, striking the outside guardrail and being ejected from the vehicle. The incident caused a complete closure of all northbound lanes for approximately four hours, with traffic reduced to a single shoulder lane before reopening at 5:17 p.m.; southbound traffic also experienced severe gridlock during the incident. Authorities have not identified the driver of the unknown vehicle that prompted the evasive maneuver. Key Details of the Incident: Victim: 76-year-old male from Pinellas Park, pronounced dead at the scene. Vehicle: Spyder three-wheeled motorcycle. Location: Northbound lanes near Milepost 12 on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Cause: Rider lost control while avoiding an unknown vehicle; the specific vehicle involved was not identified. Closure Duration: Northbound lanes closed from ~12:45 p.m. to 5:17 p.m. Detours: Motorists were advised to use the Gandy Bridge or Howard Frankland Bridge as alternatives.