Deputies Investigate Deputy-Involved Crash in Palm Harbor (24-147)

PALM HARBOR - Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating a deputy-involved crash in Palm Harbor.

According to investigators, on November 20, 2024, at approximately 8:09 p.m., Deputy Bonanno was driving his fully marked agency-issued Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on US 19 near Tampa Road. Deputy Bonanno attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2008 Silver Dodge Ram for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. Investigators say, the driver, 33-year-old David Lominack Jr, continued driving northbound on US 19, failing to stop for Deputy Bonanno. As Lominack approached stopped traffic at Nebraska Avenue, he abruptly slammed on his brakes, causing Deputy Bonanno to rear end the vehicle. This caused a chain reaction, and three other vehicles were struck as a result of the crash. Investigators say Lominack then fled the scene northbound and left the vehicle unoccupied a short distance from the initial crash. With the assistance of the Flight Unit, Deputies located Lominack hiding behind bushes near the vehicle and took him into custody.

Lominack was evaluated for a DUI and showed a breath alcohol content of .199 and .206 BrAC.

Deputy Bonanno was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and there were no additional injuries reported from occupants in the other vehicles.

Lominack was arrested and charged with one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, one count of Driving Under the Influence with Injury, three counts of Driving Under the Influence With Property Damage, one count of Leaving the Scene of a crash with Injury, three counts of Leaving the Scene of an Accident, one count of Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and one count of Possession of Marijuana. He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

Speed and impairment appear to be factors in the crash.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information: 

Deputy James Bonanno
Date of Hire: 02/02/2007
Age: 41
Vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe

David Lominack Jr. (Suspect - Arrested)
DOB: 06/12/1991
Address: 1616 Grand Boulevard, Holiday
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Ram
Charges: Aggravated Fleeing & Eluding, DUI with Injury, DUI with Property Damage (x3), Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Injury, Leaving the Scene of an Accident (x3), Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Possession of Marijuana