The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said a man crashed his vehicle into a vacant building after fleeing a traffic stop in Treasure Island.
Deputies responded to the crash at 104th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard Saturday night. Investigators said M J R fled from Treasure Island police officers who were attempting to conduct a traffic stop. R then lost control of his vehicle, striking a utility pole and a vacant building, according to deputies.
All occupants of the vehicle were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
What we don’t know:
While deputies say the building was vacant, it is not known if anyone outside the vehicle was injured.
What’s next:
R was charged with the following:
- Driving under the influence
- Flee or elude, resulting in serious bodily injury
- Two charges of DUI with serious bodily injury
The investigation is ongoing. Further updates regarding the events leading up to the crash will be handled by the Treasure Island Police Department.
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Source: fox13news
