Hit-and-run crash near East Bay and Belcher Road, Largo FL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a multi-vehicle traffic crash at East Bay Drive and Belcher Road in Largo. One vehicle left the scene, and the driver reportedly ran toward Bedford Circle and Darien Way. A possible hit-and-run investigation was started, and a K-9 unit was requested to search for the driver. The vehicle, described as a black SUV, was later found abandoned near Bedford Circle West.
Audio|Heard on: Pinellas FL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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03:49
Transcript:
00:00
Crash near Belcher and East Bay.
00:05
Occurred near Belcher and East Bay traffic crash.
00:08
Originally called in that a deputy arrived on scene,
00:12
appeared to be a hit and run.
00:14
A second caller advised they followed the vehicle that left, trying to get descriptors on it.
00:19
Last seen near the circle behind some stores.
00:26
Unit 641, if you are able to assist, caller advised on a male driver, middle age.
00:32
The driver left the vehicle, running towards Bedford and Darien Way.
00:37
Heavyset, wearing black clothes.
00:40
Unit 564: Where's the subject vehicle?
00:44
Caller followed it down Bedford Circle West, then saw the driver run away from the vehicle near Darien Way.
00:57
Requesting a K-9 unit for this incident.
01:11
Unit 405: Have we confirmed it's a hit and run and not a single vehicle crash?
01:17
Original call stated there were three vehicles involved at Belcher and Bay, and one vehicle fled.
01:24
The caller followed that vehicle.
01:28
The vehicle is a black Ford SUV.
01:35
Units 525-570 responding with possible perimeter setup.
01:51
Subject vehicle drove towards Bedford Circle West, then toward Darien Way.
02:12
Caller has a picture of the suspect vehicle, currently waiting near Bedford and East Bay.
02:26
Vehicle last seen at Darien Way and Bedford Circle West.
02:43
Subject described as middle-aged, heavy set, wearing black clothes.
02:46
Vehicle possibly a black Ford SUV near Darien and Bedford.
03:05
Caller waiting near Bedford Circle West and East Bay.
03:25
Unit with the vehicle south of a location on the west side of Bedford Circle West.
03:39
Vehicle tag (number withheld), black SUV.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Bay Dr & Belcher Rd, Largo, FL 33771
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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