Cape Coral, FL (November 26, 2019) - A woman was hurt in a crash involving a Cape Coral police officer on Monday, November 25th. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. along Del Prado Boulevard.
According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, 37-year-old Anna Balester was driving a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant northbound on Del Prado. Balester attempted to make a left turn into the Del Prado Mall when she was struck by a marked police SUV. The driver of the SUV has been identified as 35-year-old Andrew O'Hern. O'Hern's vehicle struck the right side of the Mitsubishi. Balestra was seriously hurt in the crash and was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital where she was initially listed in critical condition. Her condition was later upgraded to fair. The injured officer suffered minor injuries.
There is no word on whether any charges will be filed. The FHP continues to investigate.
Our thoughts are with Anna Balester following this crash in Cape Coral. We certainly hope she has a complete recovery.
A reportable crash occurs about every 92 seconds in Florida. Many reported accidents will cause serious and long-lasting injuries for a victim. Often, crash victims are innocent and are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. A victim of a negligent driver may have certain legal rights in the aftermath of a Florida car accident.
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