Deputies Say Alcohol Related Crash Kills Father and Son on Park Boulevard in Seminole
The occupants of a 2001 Lexus were killed in a vehicle crash that occurred in Seminole. The crash occurred at approximately 6:56 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018.
The crash was investigated by the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) from the the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
According to investigators, 60-year-old James Wolf of Seminole, was driving his 2005 Chevrolet SUV westbound in the median lane of Park Boulevard, approaching the intersection of 104th Lane, in Seminole.
Investigators say Wolf failed to stop for a red traffic light and struck the rear end of a 2001 Lexus being driven by 49-year-old Edward Delzer of New Port Richey, and occupied by his father 86-year-old Harvey Delzer of Madeira Beach, as they were stopped on Park Boulevard waiting at the red traffic light.
Witnesses told investigators the force of the impact pushed Delzer’s Lexus and Wolf’s Chevrolet into the eastbound lanes of Park Boulevard.
Investigators say Delzer’s Lexus struck a 2017 Chrysler van being driven by 38-year old Kelly Shallow of Gulfport, who was traveling eastbound on Park Boulevard.
Wolf’s Chevrolet struck a 2015 Infiniti SUV being driven by 52-year-old Michael Young of Seminole, who was also traveling eastbound.
Paramedics from Seminole Fire Rescue responded to the scene.
Edward and Harvey Delzer were pronounced deceased at the scene.
James Wolf was transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Kelly Shallow and her three passengers were uninjured. Michael Young was uninjured.
Due to the severity of the crash, deputies closed Park Boulevard for several hours while they conducted their investigation.
Investigators say speed and alcohol are factors in the crash.
Criminal charges are pending for Wolf.
Next of kin has been notified.