Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau
Jaime Charrez-Peña (Arrested) DOB: 06/08/1979 Address 100 S. Pegasus Avenue, Clearwater Vehicle: 2005 Honda Odyssey Arrested for DUI Involving Property Damage, No Valid DL
Sergeant Michael Milliron (Uninjured) Age: 58 Hire Date: 07/13/1986 Vehicle: 2015 Chevy Tahoe
What: Deputies are investigating a deputy involved crash in Dunedin. No serious injuries were reported. The crash resulted in an arrest for DUI.
When: The crash occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, September 7, 2015.
Where: The crash occurred at the intersection of Keene Road and Country Lakes Drive in Dunedin.
Why/How: According to investigators, Sergeant Michael Milliron was driving his assigned 2015 Chevy Tahoe south on Keene Road approaching Country Lakes Drive, when Jaime Charrez-Peña, the driver of the Honda, made an abrupt left turn from northbound Keene onto Country Lakes Drive. Deputy Milliron struck the Honda.
Neither Sergeant Milliron; nor Charrez-Peña sustained serious injury.
Deputies say alcohol was a factor in the crash and Charrez-Peña was arrested for DUI involving property damage and for not having a valid driver’s license. He was subsequently transported to the Pinellas County Jail without further incident.
The investigation continues.
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