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St. Petersburg Auto Accident Results in Death of 69-Year-Old Woman

A St. Petersburg auto accident involving two vehicles leaves one woman dead and another in serious condition after the two vehicles collide at a busy intersection. The incident took place at approximately 1:30 PM on Monday afternoon, March 15, 2010, at the intersection of Central Avenue and Pasadena Avenue.

According to police, a 2003 Toyota sport utility vehicle was traveling eastbound on Central Avenue when the driver lost control of her vehicle and jumped a median and slammed into a 2009 Jeep sport utility vehicle. The driver of the Toyota has been identified as Loretta Upton Bissell, 69, of Treasure Island.

Rescue crews transported Bissell to Bayfront Medical Center. She was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the accident.

The driver of the Jeep has been identified as Victor Edwards, 56, of Pinellas Park. It was unclear as to whether Edwards was injured in the wreck. However, Edward’s passenger, Kathleen Bourrie, 59, of Pinellas Park, was also taken to Bayfront Medical Center. She was listed in serious condition.

The fatal St. Petersburg car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. The cause of the crash was not made known.

This is an unfortunate accident and our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those who have been affected by this tragedy. We would also like to wish Ms. Bourrie a speedy recovery.

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