Suspected hit-and-run truck found in Cape Coral; charges pending for suspect

Writer: Joey Pellegrino
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The blue 2016 Chevy Silverado pickup truck thought to have been used in a deadly hit-and-run crash on US-41 in North Fort Myers, Monday, April 17, 2023. Credit: Florida Highway Patrol

The truck likely used in the Monday morning hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on US-41 in North Fort Myers was found in Cape Coral.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a blue 2016 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck thought to be the suspect vehicle was located on Monday afternoon at a home in Cape Coral. FHP impounded the truck

FHP has also identified a suspect hit-and-run driver. Charges are still pending, however, as the crash remains under investigation. The specific date and time of the crash, too, remains under investigation.

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