Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team
Officer G. Martinez (Injured Driver) Vehicle: Chevy Tahoe (Marked Clearwater PD Vehicle)
Gail Hines (Uninjured Driver) DOB: 8/3/1946 Address: 172 Hammock Drive, Palm Harbor Vehicle: 2015 VW Passat
What: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a crash involving a Clearwater Police Officer in Dunedin.
When: The crash occurred at approximately 5:57 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.
Where: The crash occurred in the area of Skinner Blvd. and Douglas Ave. in Dunedin.
Why/How: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a crash involving a Clearwater Police Officer.
According to deputies, Clearwater Police Officer G. Martinez was driving his marked Chevy Tahoe Eastbound on Skinner Blvd when he was struck by a 2015 VW Passat. The driver of the Passat was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Skinner when she struck the Tahoe.
Officer Martinez was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Passat, identified as 68-year-old Gail Hines, was not injured in the crash.
It does not appear that speed nor alcohol/drug impairment played a factor in the crash.
The investigation continues.
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