Motorcyclist injured in Cape Coral crash, police looking for witnesses

Cape Coral police are looking for witnesses to a crash involving a motorcycle on Wednesday.

The crash happened at around 8:42 p.m. at the intersection of Diplomat Parkway East and NE 5th Place.

A motorcyclist, 33-year-old Frank E. Sangster, suffered life-threatening injuries, according to a news release from the Cape Coral Police Department.

Police said a North Fort Myers woman driving a 2017 Nissan Altima pulled out in front of Sangster.

Sangster laid down his motorcycle to avoid a collision, but ended up hitting the car anyway and getting ejected, police said.

The woman told police she didn’t see the motorcyclist.

A third vehicle became involved after not seeing the motorcycle on the roadway and striking it.

Sangster was taken to a local hospital and then transferred to another hospital due to the severity of his injuries.

Police said he was undergoing surgery.

If you witnessed this traffic crash or have information about this traffic crash, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department by calling 239-574-3223, submitting an anonymous tip at www.capecops.com/tips, https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous , sending us a message through our social media platforms or calling Crime stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Please reference Case Report # 21-025269.