A tragic six-vehicle crash occurred on Friday afternoon at the intersection of Six Mile Cypress Parkway and Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers, leading to the death of a 55-year-old Punta Gorda man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident unfolded around 3:51 p.m. when a 66-year-old man from Fort Myers Beach, driving a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, possibly suffered a medical emergency.
At the time of the crash, five vehicles were stopped at a red light. The Chrysler struck the rear of a 2023 Kia Forte, triggering a chain reaction. The 55-year-old driver of the Kia was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Additionally, a 48-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, both passengers in the Kia, were hospitalized with non-incapacitating injuries.
The driver of the Chrysler was also hospitalized with non-incapacitating injuries, while the driver of a 2024 GMC Sierra sustained minor injuries. Fortunately, no one in the other three vehicles involved reported injuries. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
