UPDATE | 10.11.24
9:42 AM — FHP has confirmed that a 7-year-old girl has died after she was struck by a pickup truck in the Island Vista Estates in North Fort Myers.
The crash happened in front of 217 Gazelle Drive at 12:26 PM Thursday afternoon.
FHP says a Chevrolet Silverado, being driven by a 69-year-old North Fort Myers man, was traveling eastbound on Gazelle Dr prior to the crash.
A 7-year-old North Fort Myers girl was on a side street north of Gazelle Dr when she entered the direct path of the pickup truck.
The front left side of the truck struck the girl, causing her to sustain critical injuries.
She was transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center and later pronounced dead.
FHP continues to investigate this crash.
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ORIGINAL STORY | 10.10.24 | 3:28 PM
Lee County, FL — Troopers are investigating a fatal crash at 216 Gazelle Drive in the Island Vista Estates community in North Fort Myers.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident at 12:42 PM Thursday afternoon.
No additional information is available at this time.
A portion of Gazelle Dr has been blocked as troopers conduct their investigation.
This is a developing story.
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By: Kevin Burgos | UCBN
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