A North Port man died in yesterday morning’s crash in Sarasota.

Police say it involved four vehicles on Fruitville Road.

They say a Toyota 4-Runner went eastbound as it crossed the median and went into the air.

This vehicle went into the westbound lanes and hit a Mercedes.

The 4-Runner also hit an Acura.

In trying to avoid the accident, a fourth driver swerved and hit a tree.

Police say 50-year-old Randy Hensen drove the Acura. He died at the scene.

Three people went to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with injuries.

One other person received treatment at the scene.

The investigation continues into the crash. It closed part of Fruitville Road into the early afternoon.