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

Brian Anderson (Pedestrian- Injured)
47 year-old
Employment: Off duty Largo firefighter paramedic
 

Benjamin Hofrichter (Driver- Uninjured)
DOB: 10/21/1966
Address: 4488 Bardsdale Drive, Palm Harbor
Vehicle: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a vehicle vs pedestrian crash that seriously injured a man in Dunedin.

When:
The crash occurred at about 11:33 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Where:
The crash occurred on Belcher Road near the intersection of Winchester Drive and Belcher Road in Dunedin.

Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a vehicle vs pedestrian crash that seriously injured a man in Dunedin.

According to investigators, 53-year-old Benjamin Hofrichter was driving his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on Belcher Road, approaching the intersection of Winchester Drive and Belcher Road.

For unknown reasons, 47-year-old Brian Anderson was jogging and tried crossing Belcher Road from east to west, into the path of Hofrichter’s Grand Cherokee. Hofrichter could not stop in time and his Grand Cherokee struck Anderson.

Paramedics transported Anderson via Bayflight to the hospital for serious injuries. Hofrichter was uninjured.

Investigators say Anderson was not utilizing a designated marked crosswalk at the time of the crash.

Impairment does not appear to be a factor in the crash.  

The investigation continues.