Celebration of life planned for Fort Myers woman and her dog killed in hit-and-run

Writer: Derrick Shaw
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Kate Johnson and Diva. Credit: Shared with WINK News.

Family, friends and community members plan to gather to honor Kate Johnson of Fort Myers and her dog, Diva, who were both hit by a car and killed along McGregor Boulevard in south Fort Myers recently.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held for Johnson and Diva at Tropical Lodge 56 F&AM along Metro Parkway just south of Fort Myers on Saturday, Feb. 1 at noon.

The driver of the crash fled the scene, and investigators continue searching for the suspect.

Anyone with information about the hit-and-run can call FHP at 239-938-1800 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477.

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