1 Killed, 1 Arrested After Weekend Crash In Pinellas County

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — A man is in jail following a crash over the weekend that took the life of another driver.

Deputies responded to the crash Saturday around 9:40 a.m. on Seminole Boulevard and 102nd Avenue North in Seminole.

According to investigators, 77-year-old Roger Kupsoff was traveling northbound on Seminole Boulevard near the intersection of 102nd Avenue North in Seminole. A red 2018 GMC Denali pick-up truck driven by 51-year-old Brent Rozic, was traveling westbound on 102nd Avenue North approaching Seminole Boulevard at a high rate of speed.

Deputies said as Rozic approached, the traffic light at 102nd Avenue North was red. Rozic drove his vehicle around stopped traffic into the safety lane and ran through the red light, striking Kupsoff’s vehicle. The impact of the collision caused Kupsoff to be ejected from his vehicle into the roadway.

Kupsoff was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.

Rozic was arrested for one count reckless driving and one count of vehicular homicide with more charges pending.

Rozic was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

According to investigators, speed and impairment appear to be factors in the crash.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story mistakenly said Kupsoff was charged in the second headline. In actuality, Rozic was charged. Patch regrets the error.