Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Media-Alert Message

Re: ***CORRECTION - at 8:30 a.m. on September 30, 2016***

16-207 M.A.I.T. Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Versus Vehicle Crash In Gulfport

Armaletha M. Wesley was operating her 2015 Leike motorcycle southbound in the median lane on 49th Street South when 51-year-old Ronald Hillman driving his 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer was going eastbound on Jersey Avenue South and made a northbound turn onto 49th Street pulling out in front of the motorcyclist.

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Who:

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Patrol Operations Bureau

-Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.)

Armaletha M. Wesley (Deceased Motorcyclist)

DOB: 06/23/1992

Address: 3925 Mohr Avenue North, St. Petersburg 33714

Vehicle: 2015 Leike motorcycle

Ronald Hillman (Driver- Uninjured)

DOB: 09/02/1965

Address: 1419 54th Street South, Gulfport, 33707

Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

What:

Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a fatal motorcycle versus vehicle crash.

When:

The crash occurred at about 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Where:

The crash occurred at the intersection of 49th Street South and Jersey Avenue in Gulfport.

Why/How:

According to investigators, at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016, 24-year-old Armaletha M. Wesley was operating her 2015 Leike motorcycle southbound on 49th Street South in the center lane approaching Jersey Avenue. 51-year-old Ronald Hillman was driving his 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer on Jersey Avenue North when the motorcycle and vehicle collided on Jersey Avenue North.

Investigators say that Wesley was not wearing a helmet. She died while en-route to the local hospital from her injuries. Hillman was not injured as a result of the crash.

Investigators say speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. 

The next-of-kin of the deceased has been notified.

The investigation continues.