Person found dead at South Skyway fishing pier: FHP

Man found dead in SUV on South Skyway Fishing Pier

The man was found inside a SUV parked on the pier at the southern end of the Sunshine Skyway bridge.

Person found dead at South Skyway fishing pier: FHP

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)—The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a death on the South Skyway fishing pier on I-275. Troopers arrived at the scene to find a single vehicle and a person dead. This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the latest from News Channel 8 on-air and on the go with the free WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app.

Deceased Man Found Inside Parked SUV At Skyway Fishing Pier: Florida Highway Patrol

FHP investigates after body of 41-year-old man discovered on south side of pier MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating the death of a 41-year-old man whose body was found inside a parked vehicle at the Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier early Tuesday morning. According to an FHP press release, State Troopers […] Deceased Man Found Inside Parked SUV At Skyway Fishing Pier: Florida Highway Patrol

Skyway Fishing Pier closed as troopers investigate death

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating after finding a man dead at one of the Skyway Fishing Piers.

Man found dead on South Skyway Fishing Pier

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a man's death on the fishing piers along the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Tuesday morning.

Deceased Man Found Inside SUV at Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier

MANATEE COUNTY – On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 4:20 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers responded to the Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier, south side, in Manatee County. Troopers located a deceased man, age 41, inside a parked Chevrolet SUV. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing. The post Deceased Man Found Inside SUV at Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier appeared …