15-078 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Three Vehicle Crash In St. Pete Beach

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

Joan Rouse (Injured Driver)
DOB: 10/21/1950
Address: 4333 2^nd Avenue S. St. Petersburg
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

James Eastman (Injured Driver)
DOB: 10/18/1943
Address: 1750 Harbor Place S. #204, South Pasadena
Vehicle: 2009 Chrysler 300

Erica Hubbell (Injured Driver)
DOB: 1/22/1982
Address: Transient
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Corolla

What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating a three vehicle crash in St. Pete Beach.

Where:
The crash took place in the area of Gulf Blvd. and 72^nd Avenue in St. Pete Beach.

When:
The crash occurred at approximately 1:04 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2015.

How/Why:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating a three vehicle crash in St. Pete Beach.

According to deputies, the driver of a 2003 Toyota Corolla was traveling Northbound in the Southbound lanes of Gulf Blvd. when she collided head on with a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and side swiped a 2009 Chrysler 300.

The driver of the Toyota, identified as Erica Hubbell had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The drivers of both Chryslers were also transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

Alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

The investigation continues.