Shady Hills, FL (October 1, 2024) – A serious traffic accident occurred early this morning involving a Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy and a propane tanker truck in Pasco County. The crash took place shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Hudson Avenue, just west of Hays Road, in Shady Hills, near Spring Hill.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident involved an Amerigas Propane tanker truck, operated by a 60-year-old man from Spring Hill. The tanker was backing up across both eastbound and westbound lanes of Hudson Avenue to access a private driveway.
As the tanker was maneuvering, 32-year-old Deputy Dakota Dellechiaie, who was on duty, was traveling eastbound in his marked patrol SUV. Unfortunately, just west of Hays Road, Dellechiaie’s Tahoe collided with the tanker, resulting in the SUV traveling underneath the trailer of the truck. Images from the Florida Highway Patrol depict the severe damage to the top of the deputy’s vehicle.
Deputy Dellechiaie sustained serious head injuries from the collision and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical care. He has been with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office since 2019 and is known to be a devoted father of four children. Fortunately, the driver of the propane tanker truck was not injured in the incident.
Our thoughts are with Deputy Dellechiaie and his family during this challenging time.
Traffic Accidents in Florida
Traffic accidents involving emergency responders can have serious consequences, not only for the individuals involved but also for their families and communities. In Florida, thousands of vehicle accidents occur each year, with many resulting in injuries or fatalities. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that a significant percentage of these accidents are caused by driver negligence, including distracted driving and improper vehicle maneuvers.
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