22-052 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Vs Vehicle Crash in Dunedin
MAIT Investigation
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-Major Accident Investigation Team
Bryan Rogers (Motorcyclist- Deceased)
DOB: 03/01/1973
Vehicle: 2019 Kawasaki Motorcycle
Cynthia Janssen (Driver- Uninjured)
DOB: 02/01/1964
Vehicle: 2013 Black Mercedes SUV
PINELLAS COUNTY- On June 8, 2022 at approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to Michigan Boulevard and County Road 1 in Dunedin to investigate a motorcycle versus vehicle crash.
According to investigators, 58-year-old Cynthia Janssen was traveling northbound on County Road 1 in a black Mercedes SUV. A Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by 49-year-old Bryan Rogers, was traveling southbound in the curb lane of County Road 1. Investigators say the vehicles collided as Janssen made a left turn to head west bound on Michigan Boulevard.
Investigators say that at the time of the crash, the traffic signal on County Road 1 was green for northbound and southbound traffic.
Rogers was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Janssen sustained no injuries.
According to investigators, speed and impairment do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Next of kin has been notified.
The investigation continues.
