Man crashes into 11 cars at Manatee Memorial

Date: December 14, 2021

Case #: 2021-10947

Yesterday, at approximately 1:30 PM, Bradenton Police Department personnel responded to the parking lot of Manatee Memorial Hospital, 206 2nd St. E., Bradenton, for a report of a vehicle crash. Once on scene, officers determined 56-year-old Timothy P. McElroy of Sarasota, FL, had crashed into eleven vehicles parked in the parking lot. McElroy had indications of being under the influence, so the investigation was turned over to the BPD Traffic Unit for further investigation. McElroy was subsequently arrested and charged with eleven counts of DUI with property damage and careless driving.

All of the vehicles were unoccupied, and there were no injuries.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Ryan Vaughn at (941) 920-8489. You may also email your information to BPDTIPS@BRADENTONPD.COM or remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll-free) 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip thru the web at www.manateecrimestoppers.com.