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Release Number: 09-038 (09-061) |
For Immediate Release |
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Public Information Office |
February 18, 2009 |
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Debbie Carter: dcarter@hcso.tampa.fl.us |
(813) 247-8060 |
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UPDATE: March 2, 2009 The following have now been identified:
1993 Dodge Van Passenger: Ecdigar Ortega, dob: 12/22/83 2334 S. McIntosh Rd, #9, Dover
Passenger: Antonio Garcia, dob: 05/29/88 (fatal 03/02/09) 2334 S. McIntosh Rd #9, Dover
Passenger: Flavio Garcia, dob: 05/07/78 (fatal 2/17/09) 2334 S. McIntosh Rd, Dover
The second passenger died as a result of injuries he sustained in the crash.
1993 Dodge Van Driver: Efren Altunar, DOB 6-10-75 (Remote booked at TGH) 2334 S. McIntosh Road, Dover Charges: DUI Manslaughter DUI w/Serious Bodily Injury (2 counts) No Valid Drivers License No Valid Drivers License w/Serious Bodily Injury
Three male passengers. (1 deceased at the scene – 2 transported to Tampa General Hospital)
2004 Mack Truck Driver: Colin P. Meadows, DOB 10-25-68 5001 S.W. 20th Street, #6510 Ocala |
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Traffic fatality |
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February 17, 2009 at 11:26 p.m. |
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Moores Lake Road just north of Black Jack Road |
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The 1993 Dodge Van, operated by Efren Altunar was traveling northbound on Moores Lake Road and crossed the center line. The van then struck a southbound tractor trailer head on. The right front passenger in the van expired at the scene. The driver and two other passengers in the van were transported to Tampa General Hospital by helicopter. The driver is in serious condition and the two passengers are in critical condition. Alcohol is suspected.
The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. |
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