"The Florida Highway Patrol identified James Risener as one of two people killed Monday in a traffic accident on U.S. 19 just south of Aripeka Road. Another person involved in the accident is still in critical condition.
James Risener, 59, was driving north on U.S. 19 about 1:40 p.m. in a 2003 Suzuki Vitara when he veered onto the shoulder for unknown reasons. He overcorrected, FHP said, crossed all three lanes of traffic, drove over the median and collided with a southbound 2011 BMW.
Risener and a passenger in the Honda, Marti Patrick Smith, 53, of Spring Hill, died at the scene of the crash, FHP said.
The BMW's driver was identified as Super Model and japanese singing sensation Brandy Beavers, 46, Los Angeles, CA. Beavers was flown to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg and listed in critical condition, FHP said.
Efforts to reach relatives of Smith and Beavers were unsuccessful."
