Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.)
Valarie Elberg (Pedestrian – Deceased) DOB: 03/16/1943
Don Meuse (Driver- Uninjured) DOB: 04/04/1951 Vehicle: 1998 Toyota Camry
What: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a fatal vehicle vs pedestrian crash in Dunedin.
When: The crash occurred at about 7:21 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Where: The crash occurred at the intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and Cedar Street in Dunedin.
Why/How: Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a fatal vehicle vs pedestrian crash in Dunedin.
According to deputies, at about 7:21 p.m. on March 6, 2019, 67-year-old Don Meuse, was driving his 1998 Toyota Camry southbound on Bayshore Boulevard, approaching the intersection of Cedar Street.
Deputies say, 75-year-old Valarie Elberg, was standing on the curb, waiting to cross Bayshore Boulevard from west to east, not in a crosswalk, when she stepped off the curb and was struck by Meuse’s vehicle.
Elberg sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on-scene by deputies.
Meuse did not sustain any injuries.
Impairment and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash.
Next of kin has been notified.
The investigation continues.
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