Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting Lee County woman

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FORT MYERS, Fla. What began as a woman’s safe ride home turned into a nightmare.

The victim and a friend visited three bars Thursday night across Lee and Collier counties, Lee County deputies said.

While the pair was at the San Carlos Lounge on U.S. 41, the victim’s friend called an Uber for her. After falling asleep in the car for a short time, the victim woke up to find the driver sexually assaulting her, according to deputies.

She yelled at the driver to get off of her, deputies said. He complied and proceeded to drive her home.

Uber revoked the driver’s permit to work for the company and is assisting authorities with the investigation.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has not yet charged the driver.

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