******* Update as of 1/26/2017*******

Matthew Lindley died from his injuries at about 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Lindley was being treated at St. Joseph's Hospital when he died.

Next of kin has been notified.

The investigation continues.

*******End of Update*******

*******Original News Release*******

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

Deputy Ian Collman (Uninjured)
Age: 38
Date of Hire: 02/10/2014

Matthew Lindley (Pedestrian- Injured)
DOB: 06/21/1987
Address: 3164 Claremont Place, Apartment C, Palm Harbor

Malcon Suttie (Driver- Uninjured)
DOB: 08/03/1934
Address: 765 Saddlebrook Drive, Tarpon Springs
Vehicle: 2010 Ford Escape

Lynne Suttie (Passenger- Uninjured)
DOB: 12/19/1946
Address: 765 Saddlebrook Drive, Tarpon Springs
Vehicle: 2010 Ford Escape
 

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a vehicle vs pedestrian crash after a man fled from a deputy on foot in Palm Harbor.

Where:
The crash occurred on US Highway 19 North, south of the Tampa Road.

When:
The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a vehicle vs pedestrian crash after a man fled from a deputy on foot in Palm Harbor.

According to investigators, at about 9:30 p.m. on January 25, 2017, Deputy Ian Collman was on patrol when he observed a dark colored SUV stopped in the roadway on US Highway 19 N, south of Tampa Road, in the northbound lanes.

Deputy Collman made a u-turn to investigate when a male subject exited the unidentified SUV and the vehicle drove away. Deputy Collman stopped and made contact with the subject walking on the east sidewalk adjacent to US Highway 19 North.

Deputy Collman identified the male subject as 29-year-old Matthew Lindley. Lindley had been drinking and he was impaired to extent that he was a danger to himself or others. Deputy Collman tried taking Lindley into protective custody under a Marchman Act, but Lindley resisted the deputy’s efforts and a struggle ensued.

Investigators say that Lindley pulled away from Deputy Collman when he tried to place handcuffs on Lindley. Deputy Collman grabbed Lindley’s t-shirt to regain control of Lindley, but Lindley broke free by pulling off his t-shirt and ran westbound into traffic on US Highway 19 N.

About that same time, a 2010 Ford Escape being driven by 82-year-old Malcon Suttie, was traveling northbound on US Highway 19 North, approaching the Tampa Road intersection, when Lindley ran into the path of the Ford Escape and was struck by the vehicle.

Deputy Collman rendered aide to Lindley at the scene. Lindley was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital for life-threatening injuries.

Investigators say that Suttie showed no signs of impairment and speed was not a factor in the crash.

Lindley had an active warrant for Failure to Appear- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Writ of Bodily Attachment for Child Support.

The investigation continues.