Head-on crash on Drew Street kills one, seriously injuring another

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Clearwater Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Drew Street between Highland Avenue and Crest Avenue. The crash occurred at approximately 12:41 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Clearwater Police officers have identified the two drivers involved in Wednesday afternoon’s fatal crash on Drew Street. Lacedric Graham, age 19 of Tampa, was driving a 2007 Toyota Corolla westbound when he crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2018 Ford F-150 truck driven by a 78 year-old Clearwater resident. Graham died at the scene and the 78 year-old driver was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with serious injuries.

Drew Street remained closed until about 5 p.m. during the investigation.

Crash photo courtesy of Clearwater Police.