PINELLAS COUNTY - At approximately 6:00 a.m. on October 1, 2024, 32-year-old Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dakota Dellechiaie was involved in a serious crash in Pasco County. Deputy Dellechiaie was in his agency-issued Chevrolet Tahoe and enroute to work his assigned shift. A propane truck was in the roadway, backing into a driveway located at 15222 Hudson Avenue, when Deputy Dellechiaie’s Tahoe collided with the truck. The Tahoe traveled under the trailer portion of the propane semi-truck.

Pasco Fire Rescue responded to the scene and extricated Deputy Dellechiaie from the cruiser. He was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital Trauma Center with very serious head injuries, and he is stable at this time. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. We are deeply grateful for Pasco County Fire Rescue, Florida Highway Patrol, and hospital personnel for their life-saving care.

Deputy Dellechiaie was hired in 2019 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau. He and his wife have four children. We ask that you respect the family's privacy during this time. All further updates on his condition will be released via Media Alert as we know more.