Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.)
Scott W. Houck (Driver- Injured) DOB: 07/12/1972 Vehicle: 2015 KYMCO Motor Scooter
What: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a single motor scooter crash in Gulfport.
When: The crash occurred at about 2:17 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Where: The crash occurred at 1711 54th Street South in Gulfport.
Why/How: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a single motor scooter crash in Gulfport.
According to investigators, 46-year-old Scott Houck was driving his 2015 KYMCO motor scooter northbound on 54th Street South in Gulfport at about 2:17 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Witnesses told investigators, Houck left O’Maddy’s Bar and Grill, located at 5405 Shore Boulevard South in St. Petersburg, at approximately 2:10 a.m.
Investigators say while Houck was driving northbound on 54th Street South, it appears he left the roadway and struck a mailbox at 1711 54th Street South. Houck was not wearing a helmet.
A resident heard the crash and called 911.
Paramedics arrived on scene and Houck was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Impairment does appear to be a factor in this crash.
The investigation continues.
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