3 Palm Harbor Residents Injured in Weekend Crash

Three Palm Harbor residents are in serious condition at local hospitals following a crash Sunday, Aug. 18 on County Road 1 at Wexford Drive.

Donald William Hutwelker, 82, was driving a Chevy Venture south on County Road 1 around 4:22 p.m. Sunday when he attempted to make a left turn onto Wexford Drive, according to an email from the Florida Highway Patrol. When Hutwelker turned left, his Venture went into the path of a Suzuki motorcycle ridden by Anthony Riolo, 22, the email said.

Riolo’s motorcycle struck the passenger side of Hutwelker’s vehicle. Riolo was ejected from the bike and landed inside Hutwelker’s Venture “where he was entrapped until removed by emergency crews,” the highway patrol said.

Hutwelker, who was cited for making an improper left turn, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he remains in serious condition. Velma Louise McShane, 85, a passenger in Hutwelker’s vehicle, is also listed in serious condition at St. Joseph's.

Riolo was taken to Bayfront Medical Center. The highway patrol says his condition is also serious.