Immokalee, FL (March 25, 2020) - A 70-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash that took place in Immokalee on Tuesday, March 24th. The crash was reported on State Road 29 near Farm Workers Way.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene. According to troopers, Gloria Simplice was in the crosswalk at the intersection of SR 29 and Farm Workers Way when a vehicle proceeded into the crosswalk and struck her. Simplice was thrown from the roadway and came to rest on a grassy shoulder on the side of the road. Simplice died at the crash scene.
The vehicle was described as an older model Mercury Grand Marquis with major damage to its front end. Police are still searching for the driver. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of southwest Florida.
Hit-and-run crashes can be very devastating for victims and their families. A large number of hit-and-run accidents result in serious injury and even death for the victims. The number of these crashes in Florida continues to rise, with more than 105,000 hit-and-run collisions taking place in 2019.
We offer our most sincere sympathies to the family of Gloria Simplice during this difficult time.
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