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

Dwight N. Wood (Driver- Uninjured)
DOB: 01/10/1949
Address: 1827 Crooked Oak Lane, Lutz
Vehicle: 2000 Toyota 4-Runner

Kala Gombos (Pedestrian- Deceased)
DOB: 09/14/1994
Address: 1516 Seagull Drive, Palm Harbor

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a fatal vehicle vs pedestrian crash in Seminole.

When:
The crash occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on December 13, 2017.

Where:
The crash occurred on Seminole Boulevard, just north of 53^rd Avenue North in Seminole.

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

According to investigators, 68-year-old Dwight Wood was driving his 2000 Toyota 4-Runner southbound in the median lane of Seminole Boulevard approaching the intersection of 53^rd Avenue North.

A pedestrian identified as 23-year-old Kala Gombos, stepped into the roadway and was crossing Seminole Boulevard traveling eastbound. Investigators say Gombos stepped in front of Wood’s Toyota 4-Runner and Wood was unable to stop or take evasive action before striking the pedestrian with his vehicle.

Paramedics responded to the scene and transported Gombos to St. Petersburg General Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Investigators say Gombos was not utilizing a designated pedestrian crosswalk at the time of the crash.

Neither speed nor impairment appear to be factors in the crash.

Next of kin has been notified.

The investigation continues.