Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
- Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T)

Gregory P King (Driver of Motorcycle – Injured)
DOB: 06/09/1975
Address: 1610 West Bay Drive #18, Largo
Vehicle: 2012 Yamaha R6 Motorcycle

Debra R Morton (Driver of the Vehicle – Not Injured)
DOB: 07/18/1961      
Address: 749 Pruitt Drive, Madeira Beach
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Ciera

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) investigate a crash that caused serious but non-life threatening injuries to a motorcyclist in Seminole.

When:
The crash occurred at about 9:44 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017.

Where:
The vehicle vs motorcycle crash occurred on the southbound curb lane of Seminole Boulevard, in front of 6032 Seminole Boulevard in Seminole.

How/Why:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) investigate a crash that caused serious but non-life threatening injuries to a motorcyclist in Seminole.

According to investigators, 42-year-old Gregory King was driving his 2012 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on Seminole Boulevard, approaching the entrance to Softails Eatery and Pub located at 6032 Seminole Boulevard in Seminole.

A 1997 Oldsmobile Ciera driven by 56-year-old Debra Morton was making a left turn from the northbound lanes of Seminole Boulevard into the parking lot of Softails Eatery and Pub located at 6032 Seminole Boulevard in Seminole.   Both drivers tried to avoid the collision, which occurred in the southbound curb lane of Seminole Blvd. 

Investigators say that King was ejected from the motorcycle upon impact with Morton’s vehicle. King was reported to be wearing a helmet and sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Bayfront Medical Center.

Morton was not injured in the crash.

Alcohol and impairment are not factors in this case. Speed and weather may have contributed to the crash.

The investigation is continuing.