Members of the Seminole Fire Rescue, along with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, responded to reports of a crash involving an E-Bike at the intersection of Seminole Boulevard and Valencia Terrace. The collision occurred at approximately 9:19 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating the crash that resulted in the death of Darell Groves, an 82-year-old bicyclist.
According to investigators, 62-year-old John Baustert was driving a 2012 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Valencia Terrace, approaching Seminole Boulevard. At the same time, Groves was riding his electric bicycle northbound in the southbound bicycle lane of Seminole Boulevard.
As Baustert began turning south onto Seminole Boulevard, his vehicle collided with Groves at the intersection.
Groves, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Baustert was not injured and cooperated with deputies at the scene.
Investigators say neither speed nor impairment appears to be a factor in the crash.
Next of kin has been notified, and the investigation remains ongoing.
