A tragic incident unfolded on the streets of St. Petersburg as a head-on collision led to the death of an elderly passenger and left another driver with serious injuries. According to WFLA, 41-year-old Brett McClelland was driving a Subaru Outback last night when he swerved into the eastbound lane of 38th Avenue North, resulting in the fatal crash.
The St. Petersburg Police Department reported that this accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. and involved McClelland's vehicle colliding with a black Toyota sedan. His passenger, identified as 89-year-old Angel Shihate, was taken to the hospital with critical injuries and ultimately passed away. WFLA's coverage detailed that McClelland was also treated for injuries at the scene and found to be under the influence, leading to his arrest on charges of DUI manslaughter and DUI causing serious bodily injury.
Further information from Tampa Free Press has confirmed that the driver of the Toyota suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized following the crash. Police investigations are continuing to understand the full circumstances of the incident, as the community reels from the loss and ramifications of the evening's events.
McClelland now faces significant legal repercussions for his actions. As WTSP reports, he has been charged not only with DUI manslaughter but also with DUI causing serious bodily injury.
