***UPDATE as of 5:10 p.m. on 6/27/2019***
The next of kin has been notified.
Darryl Sailor (Driver - Deceased) DOB: 01/24/1957 Vehicle: 2008 Kia Spectra
***End of Update***
***Original News Release***
Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.)
62-year-old male (Driver-Deceased) Vehicle: 2008 Kia Spectra Next of Kin Not Notified
Brendan Burke (Driver-Injured) DOB: 08/05/1999 Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Avalon
What: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Safety Harbor.
When: The crash occurred at about 6:39 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
Where: The crash occurred at 2100 Philippe Parkway in Safety Harbor.
Why/How: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Safety Harbor.
According to investigators, at approximately 6:39 p.m., witnesses observed a 2008 Kia Spectra, driven by a 62-year-old male, weaving on the roadway while traveling southbound on Philippe Parkway, just north of Avon Drive in Safety Harbor.
Investigators say the Kia made a sudden, sharp left turn into the northbound lane of Philippe Parkway and was struck on the passenger side by a 2001 Toyota Avalon, driven by 19-year-old Brendan Burke, who was traveling northbound on Philippe Parkway.
The impact forced both vehicles off the road, where the Kia struck a utility pole.
The 62-year-old male sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, were he was pronounced deceased. Next of Kin has not been notified.
Burke sustained non-life threatening injuries and was also transported to a local hospital.
Speed and impairment do not appear to be a factors in the crash.
The investigation continues.
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