Female walkers seriously hurt in New Year’s Day hit-and-run in Naples
NAPLES, FL – A 47-year-old woman experiencing cancer and her mother took a walk on New Year’s Day when they were hit by a driver who fled the scene and suffered injuries as a result.
This hit-and-run happened on Texas Avenue, and the suspect, believed to have driven a blue Buick, was allegedly speeding when they went over the sidewalk and struck the two ladies, WINK News said. Florida Highway Patrol said one of the women was seriously injured and had hit the windshield before landing on the ground. At this time, troopers have not confirmed any hospitalizations.
FHP is taking the lead on this investigation and said that they apprehended the suspect’s vehicle, located a few blocks away from the crash site, but have yet to catch the fleeing driver. Anyone with more information on this collision is urged to contact FHP at the phone number listed in the source.
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