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21-137 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seminole

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Francine Mashtare (Driver – Arrested) DOB: 10/26/1967 Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Charge: DUI Manslaughter Thomas Rothwell (Pedestrian... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:28:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-131 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Deputy-Involved Crash in Largo

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office -Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Deputy William Morgan (Driver – Uninjured) Vehicle: 2013 Marked Chevy Tahoe Age: 29 Date of hire: 5/29/2018 PINELLAS COUNTY – Deputies... read more

Posted by Monday, November 29, 2021 1:13:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-130 UPDATE - Pedestrian has died as a result of injuries Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates A Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash in Treasure Island

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***Update as of December 1, 2021*** PINELLAS COUNTY - On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the pedestrian involved in this crash, Jude Rutkowski, has succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. ***End of update*** ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Saturday, November 27, 2021 11:20:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-126 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Fatal Vehicle Crash in Dunedin

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Sylvia Gurzynski (Driver - Deceased) DOB: 1/23/1933 Vehicle: 2005 silver Nissan Altima Arthur Ames (Driver – Uninjured) DOB: 10/31/2003 Vehicle: ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Sunday, November 21, 2021 4:23:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-125 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seminole

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Daniel Sarine (Driver – Arrested) DOB: 09/21/1990 Vehicle: 2014 Dodge Journey Charge: Driving Under the Influence Ronald Martin... read more

Posted by Sunday, November 21, 2021 8:20:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-124 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash in St. Pete Beach

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Eric Babb (Rider – Deceased) DOB: 7/13/1976 Vehicle: Harley Davidson Motorcycle Kenan Rader (Driver – Uninjured) DOB: 4/11/1965 Vehicle:... read more

Posted by Sunday, November 21, 2021 7:11:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-121 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Single Vehicle Crash in Oldsmar

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Alana P. Rodriguez (Driver - Injured) DOB: 12/19/78 Vehicle: Silver 2017 Infiniti Q70 PINELLAS COUNTY - On November 6, 2021, at approximately 4:25 ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Sunday, November 7, 2021 12:05:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-118 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates A Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash in Dunedin

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Thomas Murtaugh (Pedestrian – Injured) DOB: 03/10/1943 Jennifer O’Rourke (Driver - Uninjured) DOB: 10/9/1990 Vehicle: 2015 Toyota Rav 4 ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Monday, November 1, 2021 4:33:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-111 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Single Vehicle Crash in St. Petersburg

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team -Flight Unit Haidar Ateia (Driver – Arrested) DOB: 7/26/1994 Address: 2726 Lakebreeze Lane, Clearwater Charges: DUI with Serious Bodily Injury,... read more

Posted by Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:13:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-110 UPDATE – Bicyclist has Died as a Result of Injuries Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates a Vehicle Vs Bicyclist Crash in Indian Shores

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***Update as of October 15, 2021*** PINELLAS COUNTY – On Friday, October 15, 2021, the bicyclist involved in this crash, Sherry Nowotarski, has succumbed to her injuries. Sherry was an 11 year veteran of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Wednesday, October 13, 2021 1:05:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes