23-049 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Seminole
MAIT Investigation
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-Major Accident Investigation Team
James Bartlett, Jr. (Driver – Deceased)
DOB: 09/18/1965
Vehicle: 2005 Yamaha V-Star Motorcycle
PINELLAS COUNTY – On April 11, 2023, at approximately 11:03 p.m., deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the area of Baypines Boulevard and Seminole Boulevard to investigate a fatal single motorcycle crash.
According to investigators, 57-year-old James Bartlett, Jr. was traveling southbound on Seminole Boulevard at a high rate of speed when he approached a left curve, and his motorcycle collided with a guardrail. Bartlett was ejected from the motorcycle.
Bartlett was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Next-of-kin was notified.
According to investigators, speed and impairment appear to be factors in the crash.
The investigation continues.
