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

Anthony Violante (Bicyclist – Deceased)
DOB: 01/17/1963

Kendra Sharp (Driver- Uninjured)
DOB: 07/10/2001
Vehicle: 2016 Mercedes AMG G63

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a fatal vehicle vs bicycle crash in Belleair Bluffs.

When: 
The crash occurred at about 8:42 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Where:
The crash occurred at West Bay Drive and Harbor View Lane.

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a fatal vehicle vs bicycle crash in Belleair Bluffs.

According to investigators, 17-year-old Kendra Sharp was driving her 2016 Mercedes AMG G63 northbound on Harbor View Lane, approaching the stop sign at West Bay Drive.

Deputies say 56-year-old Anthony Violante was riding his bicycle eastbound on West Bay Drive, approaching Harbor View Lane, on the south sidewalk. Violante did not have front or rear lights on his bicycle.

After making a complete stop, Sharp proceeded to turn westbound onto West Bay Drive when Violante struck the front driver’s corner of Sharp’s vehicle, ejecting him from his bicycle. Violante was not wearing a helmet.

Violante was transported to Bayfront Hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.

Sharp did not sustain any injuries.

Impairment and speed do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Next of kin has been notified.

The investigation continues.