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

Boris Buncic (Driver - Injured)
DOB:07/29/1996
Address: 5635 18^th Avenue N, St. Petersburg
Motorcycle: 2011 Honda CBR600RR

Diems Duverlus (Driver- Uninjured)
DOB: 11/07/1976
Address: 1864 63^rd Terrace S, St. Petersburg
Vehicle: 2005 Chrysler 300

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a vehicle vs. motorcycle crash in St. Pete Beach.

When:
The crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

Where:
The crash occurred near the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and 55^th Avenue in St. Pete Beach.

Why/How:
According to investigators, ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­20-year-old Boris Buncic was driving his Honda motorcycle southbound in the median lane of Gulf Boulevard approaching the intersection of 55^th Avenue. 39-year-old Diems Duverlus was driving his 2005 Chrysler northbound on Gulf Boulevard and was making a left westbound turn into the entrance of the TradeWinds Island Resort located at 5500 Gulf Boulevard.

Investigators say that Buncic’s motorcycle collided with the Chrysler 300, throwing Buncic off the motorcycle and onto the roadway. Buncic was transported to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Buncic was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Investigators say that speed may have been a factor in the crash. Impairment was not a factor.

The southbound lanes of Gulf Boulevard at 55^th Avenue are now open to vehicle traffic. 

The investigation continues.