Staff Report / FMlocal.org

The Fort Myers Police Department Traffic Unit is requesting assistance from the public in locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident. The crash occurred at approximately 10:21 PM on October 8, 2024, at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Fowler Street, near the Wawa Gas Station.

The vehicle in question is described as a 4-door red Toyota Tacoma, which is expected to have damage to the front passenger headlight and front passenger bumper. An adult female victim sustained injuries in the incident and later died.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle or related details is urged to contact the Fort Myers Police Department at 239-432-7700, submit a tip via the #AtlasOne app, or reach out to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.

Source: Fort Myers Police Department | Fort Myers FL

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Fort Myers, FL

2210 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL

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