19-100 ***UPDATE*** Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates A Two Vehicle Fatal Crash In Safety Harbor
M.A.I.T. Crash Investigation
***UPDATE as of 5:10 p.m. on 6/27/2019***
The next of kin has been notified.
Darryl Sailor (Driver - Deceased)
DOB: 01/24/1957
Vehicle: 2008 Kia Spectra
***End of Update***
***Original News Release***
Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
- Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.)
62-year-old male (Driver-Deceased)
Vehicle: 2008 Kia Spectra
Next of Kin Not Notified
Brendan Burke (Driver-Injured)
DOB: 08/05/1999
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Avalon
What:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Safety Harbor.
When:
The crash occurred at about 6:39 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
Where:
The crash occurred at 2100 Philippe Parkway in Safety Harbor.
Why/How:
Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Safety Harbor.
According to investigators, at approximately 6:39 p.m., witnesses observed a 2008 Kia Spectra, driven by a 62-year-old male, weaving on the roadway while traveling southbound on Philippe Parkway, just north of Avon Drive in Safety Harbor.
Investigators say the Kia made a sudden, sharp left turn into the northbound lane of Philippe Parkway and was struck on the passenger side by a 2001 Toyota Avalon, driven by 19-year-old Brendan Burke, who was traveling northbound on Philippe Parkway.
The impact forced both vehicles off the road, where the Kia struck a utility pole.
The 62-year-old male sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, were he was pronounced deceased. Next of Kin has not been notified.
Burke sustained non-life threatening injuries and was also transported to a local hospital.
Speed and impairment do not appear to be a factors in the crash.
The investigation continues.
