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19-025 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash That Seriously Injured A Man In Dunedin

M.A.I.T Crash Investigation

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... read more

Posted by Tuesday, February 19, 2019 3:18:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

19-023 Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) Investigates Fatal Vehicle Vs Bicycle Crash In Belleair Bluffs

M.A.I.T. Crash Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) Anthony Violante (Bicyclist – Deceased) DOB: 01/17/1963 Kendra Sharp (Driver- Uninjured) DOB: 07/10/2001 Vehicle: 2016 Mercedes ... read more

Posted by Jessica Mackesy Monday, February 18, 2019 1:04:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

19-016 UPDATE M.A.I T. Investigates Serious Vehicle Crash in Indian Rocks Beach

M.A.I.T. Crash Investigation

***UPDATE as of 4:45 p.m. on 2/11/2019*** Deputies say 74-year-old Bruce Kobel of Largo, succumbed to his injuries following a serious single vehicle crash in Indian Rocks Beach on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Kobel died at Bayfront Health St.... read more

Posted by Sunday, February 10, 2019 12:58:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

19-013 MAIT Investigates Vehicle Vs Motorcycle Crash In Clearwater

MAIT Crash Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) Scott Colletti (Driver – Injured) DOB: 01/21/1965 Address: 2400 Winding Creek Boulevard, Apt. 24201, Clearwater Vehicle: 2013 Kia... read more

Posted by Thursday, January 31, 2019 11:21:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

19-011 UPDATE Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) Investigates Fatal Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash In North Redington Beach

M.A.I.T. Crash Investigation

***UPDATE as of January 27, 2019 at 9:10 a.m.*** The next of kin notification has been made for the pedestrian in this incident. Roger P. Galvin (Deceased) DOB: 03/20/1957 21 Pitgowiy Way Southwick West Sussex, -- BN42414Q Great... read more

Posted by Jessica Mackesy Saturday, January 26, 2019 8:31:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

19-007 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Two Vehicle Crash Involving Deputy In St. Petersburg

M.A.I.T. Crash Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) Deputy Shawn Livernois (Driver- Injured) Age: 31 Date of Hire: 06/08/2012 Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Magnum- Unmarked Agency... read more

Posted by Jessica Mackesy Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:45:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

18-216 UPDATEMajor Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) Investigates Fatal Crash In Indian Rocks Beach

MAIT Crash Investigation

***UPDATE as of 10:23 a.m. on 11/13/2018*** The driver, 58-year-old David Schwab consented to a blood draw at the hospital which indicated he had a BAC of .083. Schwab was charged with DUI Manslaughter and DUI with Property Damage. Schwab... read more

Posted by Jessica Mackesy Monday, November 12, 2018 9:55:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

18-208 M.A.I T. Investigates Single Motorcycle Crash in Seminole; Operator Sustains Life Threatening Injuries

M.A.I.T. Crash Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) Guy Valois (Motorcycle Operator- life threatening injuries) DOB: 02/08/1956 Address: 7235 Rue Bellehuneur, Laval, Quebec... read more

Posted by Friday, November 2, 2018 5:50:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

18-200 M.A.I T. Investigates Serious Vehicle versus Bicyclist Crash in Dunedin

MAIT Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) Anthony D. M. Long (Driver- Uninjured) DOB: 03/09/1989 Address: 2550 Stag Run Boulevard, Apt 221, Clearwater Vehicle: 2013 Jeep... read more

Posted by Saturday, October 13, 2018 7:16:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

18-196 M.A.I T. Investigates Serious Vehicle Versus Motorcycle Crash In Safety Harbor

M.A.I.T. Crash Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) Jabez Mitchem (Driver-uninjured) DOB: 02/25/1987 Address: 3400 Meldrum Street, Safety Harbor Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Camry Joshua... read more

Posted by Tuesday, October 2, 2018 4:36:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes