Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.)

Burgandie Ross (Driver- Injured)
DOB: 08/31/1989
Address: 162 Overstreet Court, Palm Harbor
Vehicle: 2011 Mazda Miata

Ramon Miranda (Driver- Uninjured)
DOB: 07/07/1987
Address: 36057 7^th Avenue SE, Largo
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-250 Truck

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team investigate a rollover crash in Dunedin sending one woman to the hospital.

When:
The crash occurred at about 3:45 p.m. on May 14, 2016.

Where:
The crash occurred near the intersection of County Road 1 and Solon Avenue in Dunedin.

How/Why:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team investigate a rollover crash in Dunedin sending one woman to the hospital.

According to investigators, the crash occurred at about 3:45 p.m. on May 14, 2016, when Ramon Miranda was stopped in his 2005 Ford truck in the westbound left turn lane on Solon Avenue at the County Road 1 traffic signal. A 2011 Mazada Miata being driven by Burgandie Ross was traveling westbound on Solon Avenue approaching the same intersection.

According to witnesses, Ross’s Mazda Miata was traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Solon Avenue towards County Road 1 when it sideswiped the passenger side of Miranda’s Ford truck causing minor damage.  

Investigators say that after the initial impact, Ross’s Mazda continued westbound on Solon Avenue through the intersection of County Road 1, and struck the west curb of the intersection. The Mazda continued out of control westbound through a grassy easement between two neighborhoods striking a large tree, a chain link fence, and some smaller trees. The impact caused the vehicle to rollover and come to its final rest in the upright position.

Ross was transported by helicopter to a local hospital for what was believed to be life threatening injuries. Miranda was uninjured as a result of the crash.

Investigators believe that impairment and speed may have been factors in this crash.

The investigation continues.