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

John W. Elliott (Deceased Driver)
DOB: 3/12/1933
Address: 3113 SR 580, Lot 428, Safety Harbor
Vehicle: 2002 Honda Civic

Robert J. Taborelli (Uninjured Driver)
DOB: 12/5/1962
Address: 120 Lifestyle Blvd. Apt. 310, Palm Harbor
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F350

James E. Guinand (Uninjured Driver)
DOB: 11/11/1979
Address: 1537 Drew Street, Clearwater
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

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

When:
The crash occurred on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at approximately 12:25 p.m.  

Where:
The incident took place near the Walmart Neighborhood Market located at 2102 Main Street in Dunedin.

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday, February, 12, 2015 at approximately 12:25 p.m.

According to deputies, the driver of a 2002 Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Main Street when he sideswiped a 2006 Ford F350. The Honda then swerved right, striking the curb and leaving the roadway, traveling on the grass and sidewalk. The Honda then struck the driver’s side of a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban before coming to a rest in the median lane of westbound Main Street.

The driver of the Honda Civic, identified as 81-year-old John W. Elliott was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

The driver of the Chevrolet Suburban and the driver of the Ford F350 were not injured in the crash.

The investigation continues.