Clearwater, Fla.-(Newsradio 970 WFLA)-First responders were called to the 700 block of South Gulfview Boulevard just after 7:30 Saturday morning for a one-vehicle crash. A Nissan Rogue was headed north on Sand Key Bridge when the driver attempted to make a left turn onto South Gulfview Boulevard. That's when the vehicle went out of control, flipping several times before crashing into the front of Cesare's at the Beach at 794 S. Gulfview Blvd.
The vehicle caught fire and bystanders were able to pull the 18-year-old male driver from the vehicle. After being treated by Clearwater fire medics, he was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg by helicopter. His injuries are serious, but not thought to be life-threatening.