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

Deputy George Lehr (Driver - Injured)
Age: 37
Date of Hire: 11/09/2015
Vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

Mary Sylvia Boute (Driver – Uninjured)
DOB: 04/09/1940
Address: 57 Royal Palm Circle, Largo
Vehicle: 2013 Buick Encore
Citation: Careless driving 

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a two vehicle crash in Largo.

When:
The crash occurred at about 12:54 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

Where:
The crash occurred on Seminole Boulevard at Lark Drive Southwest in Largo.

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) are investigating a two vehicle crash on Seminole Boulevard at Lark Drive Southwest in Largo.

According to investigators, on May 29, 2018 at approximately 12:54 p.m., Deputy Lehr was on-duty and traveling northbound on Seminole Boulevard in a fully marked 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Investigators say, 78-year-old Mary Boute was driving her 2013 Buick Encore westbound on Lark Drive Southwest approaching Seminole Boulevard. Boute stopped at the red traffic light at Seminole Boulevard, then proceeded to turn northbound onto Seminole Boulevard, striking Deputy Lehr in the rear passenger door, which caused his vehicle to spin.

Investigators say Deputy Lehr had the green traffic light at Seminole Boulevard and Lark Drive Southwest, when he was struck by Boute.

Deputy Lehr was transported to a local hospital by another deputy with minor injuries.

Boute refused medical treatment on scene.

Boute was cited for Careless Driving.

Investigators do not believe speed or impairment were factors in the crash.

The investigation continues.