MANATEE, FL : Man dies in drunk driving crash on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016

A 47-year-old Parrish man died in an apparent drunk driving crash late Tuesday, according Florida Highway Patrol.

Michael J. Burnett, 47, of Parrish, was driving a 1991 Ford Ranger northbound on U.S. 41, just north of the intersection of 73rd Street East in Palmetto, when he went off the road and struck a rail road support pole, according to reports.

The vehicle came to a rest on the east shoulder of U.S. 41 facing north, reports show. The crash occurred around 10:37 p.m.

Reports show Burnett was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Troopers also said there were signs that alcohol was involved in the crash.

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Man dies in drunk driving crash