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22-026 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates A Fatal Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash in Oldsmar

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Yanitza Ortega (Pedestrian – Injured) DOB: 09/19/1981 Eric Hoppes (Driver - Uninjured) DOB: 09/09/1981 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Altima PINELLAS ... read more

Posted by Saturday, March 26, 2022 11:54:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-137 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seminole

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Francine Mashtare (Driver – Arrested) DOB: 10/26/1967 Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Charge: DUI Manslaughter Thomas Rothwell (Pedestrian... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:28:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-131 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Deputy-Involved Crash in Largo

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office -Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Deputy William Morgan (Driver – Uninjured) Vehicle: 2013 Marked Chevy Tahoe Age: 29 Date of hire: 5/29/2018 PINELLAS COUNTY – Deputies... read more

Posted by Monday, November 29, 2021 1:13:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-130 UPDATE - Pedestrian has died as a result of injuries Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates A Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash in Treasure Island

MAIT Investigation

***Update as of December 1, 2021*** PINELLAS COUNTY - On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the pedestrian involved in this crash, Jude Rutkowski, has succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. ***End of update*** ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Saturday, November 27, 2021 11:20:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-126 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Fatal Vehicle Crash in Dunedin

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Sylvia Gurzynski (Driver - Deceased) DOB: 1/23/1933 Vehicle: 2005 silver Nissan Altima Arthur Ames (Driver – Uninjured) DOB: 10/31/2003 Vehicle: ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Sunday, November 21, 2021 4:23:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-125 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seminole

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Daniel Sarine (Driver – Arrested) DOB: 09/21/1990 Vehicle: 2014 Dodge Journey Charge: Driving Under the Influence Ronald Martin... read more

Posted by Sunday, November 21, 2021 8:20:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-124 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash in St. Pete Beach

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Eric Babb (Rider – Deceased) DOB: 7/13/1976 Vehicle: Harley Davidson Motorcycle Kenan Rader (Driver – Uninjured) DOB: 4/11/1965 Vehicle:... read more

Posted by Sunday, November 21, 2021 7:11:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-121 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Single Vehicle Crash in Oldsmar

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Alana P. Rodriguez (Driver - Injured) DOB: 12/19/78 Vehicle: Silver 2017 Infiniti Q70 PINELLAS COUNTY - On November 6, 2021, at approximately 4:25 ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Sunday, November 7, 2021 12:05:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-118 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates A Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash in Dunedin

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Thomas Murtaugh (Pedestrian – Injured) DOB: 03/10/1943 Jennifer O’Rourke (Driver - Uninjured) DOB: 10/9/1990 Vehicle: 2015 Toyota Rav 4 ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Monday, November 1, 2021 4:33:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-111 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Single Vehicle Crash in St. Petersburg

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team -Flight Unit Haidar Ateia (Driver – Arrested) DOB: 7/26/1994 Address: 2726 Lakebreeze Lane, Clearwater Charges: DUI with Serious Bodily Injury,... read more

Posted by Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:13:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes