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UPDATE 4:56 p.m.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office provided the following statement about the driver’s citation:
Following a comprehensive investigation, members within our Traffic Unit found that the facts and circumstances surrounding this crash support the citation issued to the driver.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the importance of safe and responsible driving. Even a momentary lapse in attention or judgment can be harmful. Please remain alert, obey all traffic signals and speed limits, and exercise caution at all times whether you’re behind the wheel, on a bike, or on foot.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
ORIGINAL STORY:
Fox 4 has received the crash report detailing what led up to a driver veering off the road and hitting two workers on San Carlos Boulevard.
The crash happened on Aug. 14 near San Carlos Boulevard and Siesta Drive. According to the crash report Fox 4 got through a public records request, it says the driver was going south on San Carlos Boulevard and drove across the lanes into oncoming traffic.
Both brothers suffered head injuries, along with other wounds.
Deputies say drugs, alcohol, distraction and speed were not factors. The report says the posted speed is 45 mph and the driver was doing roughly that.
The driver was cited for careless driving with an enhancement of serious bodily injury.
Fox 4 has reached out to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to see if the drive could face any criminal charges. The sheriff’s office is currently working on our request for more information.
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Source: fox4now
