Tag Archives: Fort Myers
Hit-and-run suspect fatally strikes cyclist in Immokalee
IMMOKALEE, FL – Authorities are searching for a driver whose white Chevrolet pickup truck hit and fatally injured a bicyclist before fleeing the scene Sunday. This collision occurred on Oil Well Road, south of the Ave Maria community and east of State Road 29, according to NBC-2. Upon arrival, first responders rushed the cyclist… Read More »
Driver dies after failing to negotiate curve, hitting power pole
CAPE CORAL, FL – A driver of a red Subaru was speeding and failed to negotiate a curve, which caused him to go over a median and eventually hit a utility pole, leading to his death. This collision happened after midnight Friday on Nicholas Parkway, NBC-2 said. Prior to colliding with the power pole,… Read More »
LCSO responds to S Tamiami Trail collision
FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of a crash that happened in the 17081th block of South Tamiami Trail. Deputies arrived at the collision before 5:30 p.m. They have not said what caused this crash, specified the kind of people and vehicles involved, or said if… Read More »
Driver hospitalized after colliding with FHP car SFI Airport
FORT MYERS, FL – A Nissan driver was taken to a hospital after their car hit a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser near the Southwest Florida International (SFI) Airport. This collision happened after 7 a.m. Tuesday at the Daniels Parkway and Goldenwood Drive junction, according to WINK News. It is not immediately clear who… Read More »
SUV driver fatally hits 93-year-old man in Corkscrew
CORKSCREW, FL – A 23-year-old woman driving an SUV hit a 93-year-old man crossing Experimental Road and SR-29 Tuesday, leading to his death. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene, according to NBC-2. It is unclear if the SUV driver will be cited or charged for her involvement in this collision. Since its… Read More »
Man, 24, in fiery auto wreck in South Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, FL – A 24-year-old man died after he lost control of his car, leading him to crash into a sign and two trees, prior to the vehicle catching fire Monday. This collision happened after 2 a.m. on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. NBC 2 said the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway… Read More »
Man, 75, loses life after driving into Estero Pond
ESTERO, FL – A 75-year-old man died after crashing his car into a pond at the Villagio At Estero Condo Association Friday. First responders extricated Anthony Basile, a resident of the condo complex, and took him to a hospital, where he later died, NBC-2 revealed. While the Lee County Sheriff’s Office has started an… Read More »
LSCO called to Fort Myers crash near Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club
FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to a crash that took place along the Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club Thursday. Deputies responded to the scene — McGregor Boulevard and Pine Ridge Road — before 4:45 p.m. They are investigating the details that led to this collision and have… Read More »
Fire crews were summoned to auto fire on I-75 South in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – Fire crews were summoned to a vehicle fire reported around 6 a.m. Wednesday on I-75 South near The Club at Renaissance. NBC 2 said this incident happened at mile marker 132. Officials have not disclosed whether the fire was caused by mechanical issues or resulted from a crash. Updates will… Read More »
LCSO dispatched to crash on Buckingham Road in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to a collision in the 2390th block of Buckingham Road Tuesday. They arrived at the scene after 5 p.m. They launched an investigation and have not provided additional details at this time. Our newsroom will provide more information as it becomes available. Were… Read More »