Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Single Vehicle Accident in St. Pete Beach (24-005)

ST. PETE BEACH – At approximately 11:48 p.m. on January 13, 2024, deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of 75th Avenue and Mangrove Avenue in St. Pete Beach.

According to deputies, 23-year-old Ka’Pone Wainwright was traveling westbound on Corey Causeway at a high rate of speed when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a palm tree in the roadway's median.

Wainwright was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

According to investigators, speed and impairment appear to be factors in the investigation.

Next of kin has been notified.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information:

Ka’Pone Wainwright (Driver – Life-Threatening Injuries)
DOB: 06/12/2000
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Accord

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