Deputies Investigate Motorcycle Crash In Madeira Beach That Left One Man Injured; Witnesses To Crash Are Asked To Call The Sheriff's Office
Release Number: 09-225
Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.)
Robert J. Zaper (Injured motorcyclist)
DOB: 11/06/1983
Address: 10616 98th Terrace North, Seminole
Motorcycle: 2001 Suzuki 1300 cc Hayabusa
What: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a motorcycle crash that occured in Madeira Beach. The motorcyclist was seriously injured in the crash.
Any witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Sheriff's Office.
Where: The crash occurred at the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and Boca Ciega Drive in Madeira Beach.
When: The crash occurred at about 1:28 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2009.
How/Why: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred in Madeira Beach. The motorcyclist was seriously injured in the crash. The crash occurred at about 1:28 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and Boca Ciega Drive in Madeira Beach. Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Sheriff's Office.
According to investigators the motorcyclist was headed northbound in the curb lane of Gulf Boulevard at the intersection of Boca Ciega Drive, when he drove up onto the curb, struck some roadside wood timbers and was ejected from his motorcycle.
25-year-old Robert J.Zaper was transported by ambulance to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment of life threatening injuries.
He was not wearing a helmet.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
The investigation continues.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Sergeant Glenn Luben of the M.A.I.T. Team at (727)582-6200 or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1 800 873-TIPS.
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