A late-afternoon commute in Oldsmar turned dire Thursday when a two-vehicle crash at Tampa Road and St. Petersburg Drive left a 6-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries and sent four people to the hospital. The collision shut down lanes at the busy intersection while first responders worked the scene and cleared debris.
Crash details
According to Tampa Bay 28, deputies say the crash happened just before 4:45 p.m. when a 2015 Nissan Altima driven eastbound by 27-year-old Jayanna Clark and a 2021 Tesla Model 3 driven by 52-year-old Christy Proctor entered the intersection at the same time and collided. Clark and Proctor were reported to have minor injuries, while a 4-year-old boy in one of the vehicles suffered serious injuries and a 6-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
What investigators say
A news release from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office states that Clark and her two juvenile passengers were transported to local hospitals. Investigators said speed appears to be a factor in the crash, while impairment does not appear to be involved. The Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is reviewing physical evidence and scene data as detectives work to piece together exactly how the collision unfolded.
Why this intersection matters
The stretch of Tampa Road near St. Petersburg Drive has been on local planners’ radar for its crash history and traffic conflicts. A draft Oldsmar planning report from Forward Pinellas highlights both collision trends and pedestrian safety concerns along the corridor. The report notes that the Florida Department of Transportation’s Tampa Bay project page documents recent repaving and signal work aimed at improving safety, and it mentions discussions of possible changes such as limiting left turns at high-traffic intersections to cut down on conflict points.
Investigation ongoing
MAIT detectives are continuing to process evidence and reconstruct the crash as they determine all contributing factors. Officials are asking anyone with dash-cam footage or information about the collision to call the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 727-582-6200, and to call or text 911 in an emergency, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The agency has said it will release further updates as the investigation moves forward.
