15-092 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Deputy Involved Crash
MAIT Investigates Crash
Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
- Major Accident Investigation Team
Deputy Matthew Ellis
Hired: February 2007
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
Ryan S. Kogelmann (Injured Driver)
DOB: 11/30/1973
Address: 14456 90th Avenue North, Seminole
Leslie Kogelmann (Passenger)
DOB: 10/21/1973
Address: 14456 90th Avenue North, Seminole
Vehicle: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating a two vehicle crash involving a deputy in Seminole.
When:
The crash occurred on Saturday April 11, 2015 at 12:08 AM.
Where:
The crash occurred at the intersection of Park Boulevard North and Seminole Boulevard.
Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating a two vehicle crash in Seminole involving a deputy. The crash occurred on Saturday April 11, 2015 at 12:08 AM at the intersection of Park Boulevard North and Seminole Boulevard.
According to investigators, Deputy Matthew Ellis was travelling eastbound on Park Boulevard when he made a left turn into the path of a westbound vehicle; a 1962 Ford Thunderbird driven by Ryan Kogelmann.
Ryan, Leslie, their 5 year old and their 12 year old child were transported to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Deputy Ellis was transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Alcohol and speed are not factors in the crash.
The investigation continues.
