MAIT Crash Investigation

Who:
- Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
- Patrol Operations Bureau
- Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT)

Mark R. Ehrhardt (Deceased/Pedestrian)
DOB: 6/8/1949
Address: 5641 57th Avenue North, Kenneth City

Troy E. Donnelly (Uninjured Driver/Arrested)
DOB: 8/8/1974
Address: Transient
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Charges: 1 count of DUI Manslaughter

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Kenneth City.

When:
The crash occurred on Friday, February 13, 2015 at approximately 7: 23 p.m.   

Where:
The incident took place near in the area of 58th Street and 54th Avenue N. in Kenneth City.

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Friday, February 13, 2015 at approximately 7:23 p.m.

According to deputies the driver of a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling southbound on 58th Street near 54th Avenue North in Kenneth City when he struck a pedestrian crossing east to west on 58th street.

The pedestrian, was not in a cross walk at the time and was pronounced deceased. He has been identified as 65-year-old Mark Ehrhardt.

The driver, identified as 40-year-old Troy Donnelly, showed signs of impairment and was arrested. Donnelly has been charged with one count of DUI manslaughter. He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail without further incident.

The investigation continues.

Donnelly’s booking photo  

 

Posted by Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:10:00 AM Categories: General News

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