Pinellas County Sheriff's Office issued the following announcement on November 6.
PINELLAS COUNTY - On November 6, 2021, at approximately 4:25 p.m., deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the area of 3696 Tampa Road in Oldsmar to investigate a single vehicle crash.
According to investigators, 42-year-old Alana Rodriguez was traveling east bound on Tampa Road at a high rate of speed. Rodriguez attempted to switch lanes and lost control of the vehicle, exiting the roadway to the south directly in front of 3696 Tampa Road. Investigators say the vehicle struck a concrete power pole, overturned and then struck another concrete power pole, where the vehicle separated in half.
Rodriguez was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
According to investigators, speed and impairment appear to be factors in the crash.
The investigation continues.
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