PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Five people that were stuck in a crashed SUV early Wednesday morning, were rescued by citizens that stopped to help.
On Wednesday, at approximately 5:23 AM, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash located at 49th St N and 91st Ave. It was reported several occupants were trapped within the vehicle that had struck a palm tree in the center median.
The collision caused a small fire from the vehicle and all five occupants were trapped in the SUV.
A group of citizens stopped and extinguished the small fire and assisted with removing the occupants from the vehicle. The five occupants were transported to local hospitals with serious injuries.
Through investigation, it was learned the SUV was traveling south on 49th St at a high rate of speed. The vehicle drifted from the lane of travel for unknown reasons and struck the raised concrete median before hitting a palm tree.
Investigators located a stolen handgun and narcotics within the vehicle. No other vehicles were involved in this crash.
This investigation is still active and criminal charges are pending.
If there are any witnesses to this incident, please contact the Pinellas Park Police Department at 727-369-7864.
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