Cape Coral, FL (September 23, 2021) - A 35-year-old man died after being pinned between two vehicles in Cape Coral on Thursday. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Southwest 19th Street.
The Cape Coral Police Department responded to the scene of the accident. According to witnesses, a gray 2017 Nissan Sentra was heading eastbound on SW 19th when the driver slammed into the back of a 1997 Ford Expedition. At the time of the crash, 35-year-old Juan Jose Jaime Franco was collecting tools from the back of an SUV at a construction site. Following the accident, Franco became pinned between the cars. He was extricated and taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. There were no other injuries reported.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash at this time. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed. No further information is available.
A car accident in Cape Coral can take place very suddenly and unexpectedly. Drivers should always remember to use all precautions to avoid being a victim of a crash. In some cases, however, the accident is not avoidable as innocent victims are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Police will continue to investigate this crash to determine who should be held responsible.
Our condolences are with the family of Juan Jose Franco following this fatal Cape Coral car accident.
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