CAPE CORAL, FL. -- Paul Vieira, 46 of Cape Coral, FL was seriously injured when his motor scooter was hit from behind while he waited behind a stopped bus at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Paul Fredzy St Julien, 39 of Cape Coral, FL was charged with careless driving when his Toyota Sienna crashed into Vieira.
Three vehicles, including Vieira were traveling northbound on US 41 (SR45) in the outside lane approaching the intersection with North Key Dr. The third vehicle stopped due to a Lee County Trans bus stopping at posted bus stop on the east side of the road.
Vieira stopped behind the third in the outside lane. St. Julien failed to stop and while he attempted to stop and avoid impact by steering to the right, the left front of his minivan struck the right side of the rear tire of the scooter. and traveled down the left side of the vehicle. The impact caused the scooter to overturn onto its side and continued northbound travel on its side and struck the rear of the third vehicle.
Vieira was thrown from the scooter which was observed on its left side in the outside lane of northbound US 41 after impact. It had been moved from final rest due to it being on fire and was moved from the area of the driver.
None of the other drivers were injured.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Florida Attorney General Fights Sex And Labor Trafficking
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi today issued a statement that she is committed to making Florida a zero-tolerance state for human trafficking, and during Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January, she asks all Floridians to engage in the fight to identify and protect potential victims.
Human trafficking is modern day slavery, and it exploits children, women and men. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center estimates that more than 20 million people are enslaved worldwide, and the average age that children are first used for commercial sex is between 12 and 14 years old.
Florida ranks third in the nation in the number of calls to the National Human Trafficking hotline, and Attorney General Bondi encourages an all-hands-on-deck approach to eradicating human trafficking.
"Floridians can help battle human trafficking in our state by educating themselves about the signs of sex and labor trafficking and how to report suspected cases,” stated Attorney General Pam Bondi. “We will continue to work with public and private partners in our effort to eradicate human trafficking. I encourage Floridians to visit MyFloridaLegal.com today to find useful information on human trafficking."
During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Floridians can learn about human trafficking by visiting PolarisProject.org
"Floridians can help battle human trafficking in our state by educating themselves about the signs of sex and labor trafficking and how to report suspected cases,” stated Attorney General Pam Bondi. “We will continue to work with public and private partners in our effort to eradicate human trafficking. I encourage Floridians to visit MyFloridaLegal.com today to find useful information on human trafficking."
During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Floridians can learn about human trafficking by visiting PolarisProject.org
Man Fleeing Sheriff's Deputies Killed By Semi Truck
ARCADIA, FL. -- Octavio Lopez, 35 of Dekalb, Illinois was killed about 1 p.m. Tuesday after being hit by a semi truck on State Road 70. Lopez was attempting to flee from Desoto County Deputies.
A truck tractor trailer driven by Driver Fidel Escalante Rojas, 40 of Indiantown, FL was traveling westbound on SR 70 east of Hansel Avenue. Lopez while openly carrying a knife, was running on the north shoulder of SR 70 against traffic, actively fleeing on foot from Desoto County Sheriff Deputies who were attempting to serve a felony warrant on him.
Lopez dropped the knife onto the north shoulder of SR 70 and ran in a south west direction, directly into the path of the approaching semi. As a result, the front of the truck struck the pedestrian within the westbound travel lane of SR 70.
Lopez was pronounced deceased on scene, he came to final rest on the center lane divider of SR 70. The crash remains under investigation.
A truck tractor trailer driven by Driver Fidel Escalante Rojas, 40 of Indiantown, FL was traveling westbound on SR 70 east of Hansel Avenue. Lopez while openly carrying a knife, was running on the north shoulder of SR 70 against traffic, actively fleeing on foot from Desoto County Sheriff Deputies who were attempting to serve a felony warrant on him.
Lopez dropped the knife onto the north shoulder of SR 70 and ran in a south west direction, directly into the path of the approaching semi. As a result, the front of the truck struck the pedestrian within the westbound travel lane of SR 70.
Lopez was pronounced deceased on scene, he came to final rest on the center lane divider of SR 70. The crash remains under investigation.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Daniel Cantwell Dead In US41 Crash
FORT MYERS, FL. -- Daniel Cantwell, 59 of Fort Myers died in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at 5:15.
Traffic was closed southbound for 2 hours for the investigation. Cantwell was trapped in his vehicle and was removed by San Carlos Fire Department personnel. Traffic was limited in both directions on US-41, for approximately 3 hours.
Cantwell was stopped westbound on Hickory Dr, waiting to turn left onto US-41 as Azucena Arenas, 18 of Ft Myers was traveling northbound on US-41 in the center lane of travel. Jose Cruz, 54 of Fort Myers in a third vehicle was stopped in the southbound, left turn lane at the intersection.
Cantwell pulled out in front of Arenas, the front of her vehicle struck Cantwell's at the driver door area. Cantwell's vehicle over turned and struck and came to rest with the third vehicle. Cruz' vehicle veered across the southbound lanes of US-41 to the west shoulder.
Traffic was closed southbound for 2 hours for the investigation. Cantwell was trapped in his vehicle and was removed by San Carlos Fire Department personnel. Traffic was limited in both directions on US-41, for approximately 3 hours.
Cantwell's passenger Martha Cantwell, 57 suffered serious injuries. Arenas and her 7-year old passenger had minor injuries.
Help For Parkinson's
New La Belle Monthly Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
LABELLE, FL. -- A support group for Parkinson's will be held the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m, beginning Jan. 13th, 2015 at Hope Services at the Nobles Senior Center in LaBelle.
A PD support group is a self-help group run by and for people who have in common a particular challenge or life situation willing to talk freely.
A PD support group is a place to be yourself. The most difficult “step” is walking in the door. The “program” is about making yourself and others feel welcome.
This PD support group is an informal, self-managed groups of persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners whose purpose is to share real- life wisdom and information and offer mutual support in a spirit of self-acceptance. It is also a place where other family members and friends can feel welcome and supported.
No one is an “expert” – but everyone has experience to share!
Location: 475 East Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL 33935. For more information please call 239 985-7727
LABELLE, FL. -- A support group for Parkinson's will be held the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m, beginning Jan. 13th, 2015 at Hope Services at the Nobles Senior Center in LaBelle.
A PD support group is a self-help group run by and for people who have in common a particular challenge or life situation willing to talk freely.
A PD support group is a place to be yourself. The most difficult “step” is walking in the door. The “program” is about making yourself and others feel welcome.
This PD support group is an informal, self-managed groups of persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners whose purpose is to share real- life wisdom and information and offer mutual support in a spirit of self-acceptance. It is also a place where other family members and friends can feel welcome and supported.
No one is an “expert” – but everyone has experience to share!
Location: 475 East Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL 33935. For more information please call 239 985-7727
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