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Dunedin man arrested for DUI after collision with Pinellas County deputy

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  July 14, 2023 11:47am EDT
Pinellas County
FOX 13 News

Dunedin man charged after crash with deputy

A Dunedin man has been arrested for DUI after investigators say a Pinellas County deputy crashed into his vehicle when he pulled in from of a patrol car.

DUNEDIN, Fla. - A Pinellas County deputy is recovering and a Dunedin man is facing charges following a crash Wednesday night. 

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Schiebner was driving north on Alternate 19 approaching Cedar Street when a Honda Accord driven by Edward Parsons pulled out directly in front of him. 

Investigators say Deputy Schiebner was not able to stop in time and crashed into the Accord’s driver’s side front door.

Edward Parsons mugshot courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Edward Parsons mugshot courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. 

Deputy Schiebner sustained minor injuries and Parsons received non-life-threatening injuries in the crash. 

According to PCSO, Parsons showed signs of impairment after the crash. 

He was arrested and charged with DUI involving property damage. 
 

Pinellas CountyCrime and Public Safety