Who: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.)
Deputy Tyler Green (Non-Life Threatening Injuries) Hire Date: 09/09/2013 Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Karen Garland (Driver - Uninjured) DOB: 08/25/1985 Address: 2020 Forest Drive, Clearwater Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Steele Garland (Passenger - Uninjured) DOB: 05/22/1983 Address: 2020 Forest Drive, Clearwater Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Ava Garland (Passenger - Uninjured) DOB: 11/02/2013 Address: 2020 Forest Drive, Clearwater Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser What: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a deputy involved crash in Dunedin.
When: The crash occurred at about 11:21 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2016.
Where: The crash occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Belcher Road in Dunedin.
Why/How: According to investigators, Deputy Tyler Green was traveling eastbound on Main Street in his 2015 Marked Chevrolet Tahoe and failed to yield to a red traffic light at the Belcher Road intersection. Deputy Green collided with a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser that was operated by 31-year-old Karen Garland, and making a left turn with a green arrow.
Deputy Green was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. No injuries were reported in the PT Cruiser.
Alcohol or drug impairment was not a factor in the investigation.
The investigation continues.
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