Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-Major Accident Investigation Team

Officer G. Martinez (Injured Driver)
Vehicle: Chevy Tahoe (Marked Clearwater PD Vehicle)

Gail Hines (Uninjured Driver)
DOB: 8/3/1946
Address: 172 Hammock Drive, Palm Harbor
Vehicle: 2015 VW Passat
 

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a crash involving a Clearwater Police Officer in Dunedin.  

When:
The crash occurred at approximately 5:57 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.   

Where:
The crash occurred in the area of Skinner Blvd. and Douglas Ave. in Dunedin.   

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a crash involving a Clearwater Police Officer.

According to deputies, Clearwater Police Officer G. Martinez was driving his marked Chevy Tahoe Eastbound on Skinner Blvd when he was struck by a 2015 VW Passat. The driver of the Passat was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Skinner when she struck the Tahoe.

Officer Martinez was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Passat, identified as 68-year-old Gail Hines, was not injured in the crash.

It does not appear that speed nor alcohol/drug impairment played a factor in the crash.

The investigation continues.