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Fiery Crash on U.S. 19 in Clearwater: Driver Ejected, Alcohol Suspected

Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Sunset Point Road.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:35 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

The single-vehicle crash involved a 2016 Honda Pilot, which collided with the median barrier and subsequently caught fire.

The 24-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. He was immediately transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, and his injuries are potentially life-threatening.

Police say that based on preliminary observations, it appears that alcohol may have played a role in causing the crash.

As a result, the northbound lanes of U.S. 19 had to be temporarily closed for approximately three hours in order to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

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