Active Hit-and-Run Cases
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If you have information on a hit-and-run crash, you can report it by calling *FHP (*347) or report it anonymously to Florida Crime Stoppers by calling **TIPS (**8477) or through the Florida Crime Stoppers smartphone phone app, available free in the Apple and Google Play stores.
| Date/Time/Location | Description/Contact |
|---|---|
November 14, 2022 | Vehicle 1 (unknown vehicle) was traveling north on Prineville Street, approaching Hineline Avenue. Pedestrian 1 (riding bicycle with trailer) was bicycling north on Prineville Street, approaching Hineline Avenue. Pedestrian 1 was ahead of Vehicle 1. The front of Vehicle 1 collided with Pedestrian 1 / bicycle. Pedestrian 1 was pronounced deceased on scene. Driver 1 fled the scene in Vehicle 1. Anyone with information on this Fatal Hit & Run crash can contact the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP (*347) or 239-938-1800 or Crime Stoppers. |
September 19, 2022 | Vehicle 1 (Possibly 1992 - 1998 Ford F-Series Pick-up Truck or E-Series Van) was traveling eastbound on Steve Roberts Special (700 Block), east of State Road 64, west of Farrell Road. The pedestrian was walking east in the eastbound travel lane. The front right corner of Vehicle 1 collided with the pedestrian. The collision forced the pedestrian into the ditch on the south side of the roadway. Vehicle 1 fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Anyone with information on this Fatal Hit & Run crash can contact the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP (*347) or 239-938-1800 or Crime Stoppers. |
September 10, 2022 | Vehicle 1 was traveling south on Sunshine Boulevard, south of 47th Street West. Pedestrian 1 (riding bicycle) was traveling south on Sunshine Boulevard, along the west edge of the roadway. The right front of Vehicle 1 collided with Pedestrian 1 / bicycle. Pedestrian 1 was pronounced deceased on scene. Post collision, vehicle 1 fled the scene on southbound Sunshine Boulevard. Vehicle 1 may possibly be a 2004-2010 Toyota Sienna, silver in color, with right front damage. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 239-938-1800 or Crimestoppers. |
April 2, 2022 | An unknown vehicle was traveling north on State Road 29, approaching F Road. A pedestrian either fell or was lying in the vicinity of the edge line. The vehicle collided with the pedestrian and the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The vehicle fled the scene. Any information please contact FHP at 239-938-1800 or Crimestoppers. |
March 13, 2022 | An unknown sedan was traveling east on Moccasin Wallow Road, near Ellenton Gillette Road. The unknown sedan collided with a pedestrian walking with a moped. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. The sedan, briefly stopped, then fled east on Moccasin Wallow Road. Vehicle 1 may be a black in color passenger car with front damage. Any information please contact FHP at 239-938-1800 or Crimestoppers. |
February 20, 2022 | An unknown vehicle was traveling west on University Parkway. The unknown vehicle collided with a pedestrian riding a bicycle and fled the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. Any information please contact 239-938-1800 or Crimestoppers. |
January 16, 2022 | A 2003 Jaguar was traveling east on State Road 70, approaching NW Pine Level Street, and rear ended a 2001 Toyota. The driver of the Toyota was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the jaguar fled the scene on foot. Any information please contact FHP at 239-938-1800 or Crimestoppers. UDPATE 2/18/22: FHP Troopers placed the hit and run driver under arrest for leaving the scene with death and providing false information to law enforcement. |
November 18, 2021 | An unknown semi-truck with sleeper cabin (white in color)/flatbed trailer collided with the victim vehicle which was traveling north on US 27, approaching intersection of Sunpure Road. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Any information please contact 239-938-1800 or Crimestoppers. |
August 6, 2021 | An unknown pedestrian was found deceased in the outside travel lane of US 17, north of Torrey Road. The vehicle involved is unknown and did not remain on scene. Any information please contact 239-938-1800 or Crimestoppers. UPDATE: FELONY WARRANT ISSUED for Hit and Run Driver |
March 14, 2021 | An unknown vehicle was traveling on North River Road. Two bicyclists were riding their bicycles east on North River Road. The front of the unknown vehicle collided with the two bicyclists. One bicyclist was pronounced deceased on scene, the other cyclist was transported in serious condition. The unknown vehicle fled the scene. Any information please contact 239-938-1800 or Crimestoppers. |
January 25, 2021 | Unknown vehicle was traveling on US 41. Pedestrian 1 was attempting to cross from US 41. The front right of the vehicle collided with Pedestrian who was pronounced deceased. Any information please contact 239-938-1800. |
December 4, 2020 | Unknown vehicle was traveling south on Three Oaks Pkwy. Pedestrian was riding a bicycle south on Three Oaks Pkwy in the bicycle lane. The unknown vehicle collided with the pedestrian who was later pronounced deceased. Any information please contact 239-938-1800. |
September 14, 2020 | Unknown vehicle was traveling north on Old Olga Rd. Pedestrian was lying partially on the northbound lane of Old Olga Rd. The vehicle collided with the pedestrian. The Pedestrian was transported and later pronounced deceased. Any information please contact 239-938-1800. |
January 31, 2020 | An unknown vehicle was traveling on Whitfield Ave. Pedestrian Hung Quoc Dong was afoot in the Eastbound lane of Whitfield Ave. The unknown vehicle struck Dong and fled the scene. Dong was pronounced deceased on scene. The unknown vehicle may by a maroon (burgundy) 1997-2003 full size Ford Pickup or SUV. Any information please contact 239-938-1800. |
January 22, 2020 | A 2015 Nissan Sentra was traveling north on McGregor Blvd. The Nissan struck pedestrian Anita Johnson and her dog. Johnson and her dog were pronounced deceased on scene. Troopers impounded Nissan but continue to look for the driver, Rosalia Tejeda Diaz age 52 of Ft Myers. Any information please contact 239-938-1800. |
January 19, 2020 | Unknown vehicle described as a small blue sedan (possibly a Honda civic) was traveling north on 15th Street. Pedestrian was attempting to cross 15th Street. The front of the unknown vehicle collided with the pedestrian and fled the scene. Pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. Any information please contact 239-938-1800. |
January 13, 2020 | An unknown vehicle was traveling north on US 41 and struck bicyclist James Flesher, He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased. Any information please contact 239-938-1800. |
January 3, 2020 | An unknown vehicle was southbound on SR 29. Pedestrian Eduardo Castillo age 79 of Immokalee, was riding his bike across the lanes of SR 29. The unknown vehicle struck Castillo who was later pronounced deceased at Lee Memorial Hospital. The unknown vehicle is possibly a Dodge Van. Any information please contact 239-938-1800. |
April 27, 2019 | An unknown vehicle was eastbound on Colorado Ave and S. 6th Street. Pedestrian Nelson Ordonezo, age 18 of Immokalee, was a foot along the shoulder of Colorado Ave. Unknown vehicle struck Ordonezo who was later pronounced on scene. Any information please contact 239-938-1800 |
February 24, 2019 | An unknown vehicle was traveling south on Beau Dr. Pedestrian Patrick Santiago was afoot on the west sidewalk of Beau Dr. The unknown vehicle traveled off the road onto the west sidewalk. The front of the unknown vehicle struck Santiago. Santiago was later pronounced deceased at Lee Memorial Hospital. Anyone with information please contact 239-938-1800. |
November 27, 2018 | A 2004 Mercury Marquis was traveling east on Lake Trafford Rd. Pedestrian Margarita Gonzalez was in the eastbound lane of Lake Trafford Road. The front of the Mercury struck Ms. Gonzalez resulting in her death. The driver of the Mercury fled the scene. The Mercury was later located and impounded by the driver remains at large. FHP has a person of interest named Apolinar Perez Vasquez DOB 9/12/ 89 who is Mexican native, approximately 5’06” to 5’08” tall. Contact FHP at (239)938-1800 or CRIMELINE at 1-866-634-TIPS |
November 3, 2018 | An unknown vehicle was traveling west on 301 Blvd. East. Pedestrian Tomas Xon-Gurcas was walking to cross 301 Blvd. East. The front of the unknown vehicle struck Mr. Xon-Gurcas resulting in his death. The unknown vehicle and driver then fled the scene. Unknown vehicle 1 is possibly a 2006 -2008 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck. Contact FHP at (239)938-1800 or CRIMELINE at 1-866-634-TIPS |
January 6, 2018 | Vehicle versus pedestrian (deceased). Investigation has located and impounded vehicle (2010 Cadillac Escalade). Investigation is ongoing attempting to determine identity of hit-and-run driver. Photo of impounded vehicle labeled as #3  |
October 18, 2016 | An unknown vehicle was traveling on Gulf Gate Drive. A pedestrian was walking in an unknown direction on Gulf Gate Drive. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian, the pedestrian died from sustained injuries on 10/19/16. The unknown vehicle then fled the scene. If anyone has any information about the crash or the whereabouts of the unknown vehicle / driver, please contact FHP at 239-938-1800. |
Terry L. Rhodes, Executive Director