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

Pinellas Suncoast Fire Department

Firefighter Kurt M. Crevier (Driver- Uninjured)
Age: 30
Vehicle: 2018 Pierce Manufacturing fire truck

Firefighter Brooke D. Waring (Passenger- Uninjured)
Age: 47
Vehicle: 2018 Pierce Manufacturing fire truck

Firefighter Matthew B. Tomilonus (Passenger- Uninjured)
Age: 29
Vehicle: 2018 Pierce Manufacturing fire truck

Johanna R. Costello (Driver- Injured)
DOB: 02/25/64
Address: 11317 124^th Terrace North, Largo
Vehicle: 1995 GMC Jimmy

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a two vehicle crash involving a fire truck in Indian Shores.

When:
The crash occurred at about 5:16 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Where:
The crash occurred near the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and 183^rd Avenue West in Indian Shores.

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a two vehicle crash involving a fire truck in Indian Shores.

According to investigators, Firefighter Kurt Crevier from the Pinellas Suncoast Fire Department was out testing a new 2018 Pierce Manufacturing fire truck with two fellow firefighters, traveling southbound on Gulf Boulevard.

Firefighter Crevier made a left turn from Gulf Boulevard, eastbound into a business at 18399 Gulf Boulevard.  

Investigators say as the fire truck was turning into the business, 54-year-old Johanna Costello was driving her 1995 GMC Jimmy northbound in the media lane of Gulf Boulevard when she crashed into the passenger side, last four feet of the fire truck.

Costello suffered serious non-life threatening injuries and was flown to St. Joseph’s Hospital. Firefighter Crevier and his fellow fireman were not injured.

Investigators suspect alcohol and speed were both factors in the crash.

Criminal charges are pending for Costello.

The investigation continues.