Crash at 49th St N and 118th Ave N in Pinellas clear - WFLA-TV Newschannel 8

Crash at 49th St N and 118th Ave N in Pinellas clear

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At about 3:02 p.m. Thursday, Pinellas Park Police and Fire/Rescue personnel responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of 49th St N and 118th Ave N.  A preliminary investigation by first responders determined that a 2000 Toyota Echo, operated by John Britt, age 71 of Pinellas Park, was going north on 49th Street when it failed to stop for a red light and drove into the path of a 2002 Volvo Semi Tractor and Trailer going east.  The truck was operated by Daniel Oney, age 40, of Zephyrhills, Florida.  Britt suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Oney was not injured.  Authorities say that no charges are expected at this time and the investigation is ongoing.  The roadway has reopened at this time.

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