Crash Investigation

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

Deputy Lance Chambers (Injured)
Age: 46
Hire Date: 01/16/1996
Vehicle: Chevy Tahoe

David Speegle (Injured Driver)
DOB: 12/18/1952
Address: 8441 55th Way, Pinellas Park
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Sentra

Cheryl Speegle (Injured Passanger)
DOB: 08/14/1956
Address: 807 4th Street, Unit C, Platte City, Missouri

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a deputy involved crash.

When:
The crash occurred at about 6:41 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2015.

Where:
The crash occurred on 54th Avenue and 62nd Street in Kenneth City.

Why/How:
According to investigators, Deputy Lance Chambers was traveling west on 54th Avenue approaching 62nd Street. David Speegle, driver of the Nissan Sentra, was traveling east on 54th Avenue and was in the left turn lane to go north on 62nd Street.

According to investigators, as the deputy entered the intersection, Speegle made the left turn and the deputy's vehicle struck the passenger side front end of the Nissan.

Deputy Chambers was transported by ambulance to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

David Speegle and his passenger, 59-year-old Cheryl Speegle, were also transported by ambulance to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation continues.

Posted by Thursday, October 8, 2015 10:50:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

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