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

Jeremy Whitney (Minor injury)
DOB: 06/25/1970
Address: 4539 County Breeze Dr, New Port Richey
Vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma

Deputy Wyeth A. Whitehurst (Not injured)
Age: 29
Date of Hire: 8/4/14
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a deputy involved two vehicle crash in Pinellas Park.

When:
The crash occurred at about 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2018.

Where:
The crash occurred on 49^th Street North at 118^th Avenue in Pinellas Park.

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a deputy involved two vehicle crash in Pinellas Park.

According to investigators, 47-year-old Jeremy Whitney was driving his 2017 Toyota Tacoma southbound in the right lane of 49^th Street North approaching the intersection of 118^th Avenue North.

On-duty K-9 Deputy Whitehurst was driving his fully marked 2018 Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Chevy Tahoe westbound on 118^th Avenue North with his lights and sirens activated to an emergency call for service. Deputy Whitehurst slowed down and attempted to clear the intersection. Investigators say the 2017 Toyota driven by Whitney struck Deputy Whitehurst’s Chevy Tahoe on the passenger side.

Deputies say Whitney complained of a minor injury and was transported to the hospital. He was released shortly after being admitted. Deputy Whitehurst and his K-9 Devon were not injured as a result of the crash.

Investigators say speed on the part of Whitney was a possible factor in the crash. Whitney was cited for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.

The investigation continues.