Large crane topples in Largo, damages vehicles, homes

LARGO A crane tipped over as it was removing trees in Largo on Sunday, damaging three parked cars, a travel trailer and a neighboring home, authorities reported.

The operator, Danny Tomas of Sustainable Tree Service, was able to jump off the crane as it toppled. No one was hurt in the incident, which occurred at about 11:35 a.m. at 9142 Dream Way.

Tomas was using the heavy duty crane to remove a tree on the property of Melinda Jenkins, 50, who lives at 9115 Dream Way, deputies said.

As Tomas was removing the tree, which was damaged in a storm last week, the crane tipped and fell.

The crane damaged a Honda Civic owned by Megan Sampson, 54; a 2011 Rockwood trailer owned by Robert Fasoldt, 64; a 2003 Chevy Venture owned by Sandra Beard, 54; a 2003 Dodge 2500 van owned by Jeffrey Clause, 53; and the roof and base of Clause's home.

None of Jenkins' property was damaged.

Duke Energy responded to the scene because the crane also damaged a light pole.

Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies are conducting an investigation.

Large crane topples in Largo, damages vehicles, homes 10/19/14 [Last modified: Sunday, October 19, 2014 7:36pm]

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