(November 18, 2021) - A vehicle traveling southbound on NE 5th Place pulled out in front of a motorcyclist on Diplomat Parkway East. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered life-threatening injuries. Major Crash Investigators responded to the scene. The synopsis of the crash from the Major Crash Investigator is as follows:
DATE: November 17, 2021
TIME: 8:42 pm
LOCATION: Diplomat Pkwy Ease and NE 5th Place
CR#: 21-025269
ASSIGNED MCI: Corporal J.Barkley
VEHICLE 1: 2017 Nissan Altima, Florida tag
VEHICLE 1 DRIVER: Yolanda Bon, DOB 03/07/1992, North Fort Myers, Florida
VEHICLE 1 DRIVER INJURIES: Bon suffered no injuries in the crash.
VEHICLE 1 PASSENGER 1: JUVENILE
VEHICLE 1 PASSENGER 1 INJURIES: Juvenile suffered no injuries in the crash.
VEHICLE 1 PASSENGER 2: JUVENILE
VEHICLE 1 PASSENGER 2 INJURIES: Juvenile complained of head pain. Medics refused on scene.
VEHICLE 1 PASSENGER 3: JUVENILE
VEHICLE 1 PASSENGER 3 INJURIES: Juvenile suffered no injuries in the crash.
VEHICLE 2: 1987 Suzuki LS650, Unregistered
VEHICLE 2 DRIVER: Frank E Sangster, DOB 04/9/1988, Cape Coral, Florida
VEHICLE 2 DRIVER INJURIES: Sangster suffered life-threatening injuries and is undergoing major surgery at the time of this press release.
VEHICLE 3: 2019 Toyota Rav 4, Florida tag
VEHICLE 3 DRIVER: Ysienay Lopez-Diaz, DOB 03/30/2002, Cape Coral, Florida
VEHICLE 3 DRIVER INJURIES: Lopez-Diaz suffered no injuries in the crash.
VEHICLE 3 PASSENGER 1: Adriana Gonzalez, DOB 6/10/1973, Cape Coral, Florida
VEHICLE 3 PASSENGER 1 INJURIES: Gonzalez suffered no injuries in the crash.
VEHICLE 3 PASSENGER 2: Reinaldo Cordenes-Martinez, DOB 10/12/1991, Cape Coral, Florida
VEHICLE 3 PASSENGER 2 INJURIES: Cordenes-Martinez suffered no injuries in the crash.
VEHICLE 3 PASSENGER 3: Alejandro Serrano, DOB 09/13/1994, Cape Coral, Florida
VEHICLE 3 PASSENGER 3 INJURIES: Serrano suffered no injuries in the crash.
SYNOPSIS:
Vehicle 1 was traveling southbound on NE 5th Place, stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Diplomat Pkwy E.
Vehicle 2 was traveling westbound on Diplomat Pkwy E in the outside travel lane approaching the intersection of NE 5th Pl.
Vehicle 3 was traveling westbound on Diplomat Pkwy E in the inside travel lane approaching the intersection of NE 5th Pl several hundred feet behind Vehicle 2.
The driver of Vehicle 1 stated that she did not see Vehicle 2 approaching and entered Diplomat Pkwy with the intention of turning left (eastbound) and pulled out directly in front of Vehicle 2.
Vehicle 2 applied heavy braking and skidded approximately 50 feet and laid the motorcycle on its left side and slid an additional 28 feet. While sliding on its side, Vehicle 2 struck the left side front quarter panel of Vehicle 1. Vehicle 2’s rider was ejected from the vehicle and came to final rest in the paved portion of the center median. Vehicle 2 came to final rest on its left side taking up the two westbound travel lanes facing north. As Vehicle 3 approached the crash scene, the driver did not see Vehicle 2 laying in the middle of the roadway and struck Vehicle 2 with the front right quarter panel of Vehicle 3.
The driver of Vehicle 2 suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital via ambulance. While at the hospital the driver of Vehicle 2’s injuries was upgraded and he was transported to another hospital for emergency surgery. One juvenile passenger in Vehicle 1 complained of head pain but refused medical treatment. The remaining occupants of Vehicle 1 did not sustain any injuries in the crash. The occupants of Vehicle 3 did not sustain any injuries in the crash.
Major Crash Investigators J. Barkley and P. Wilson responded due to the life-threatening injuries. V.A. M. Pena and Forensic Tech K. Buckner-Brager responded
Alcohol/drugs are not a factor in this crash. Speed is not a factor in this crash. Next-of-kin HAVE BEEN notified.
The Traffic Homicide Unit deployed the Leica RTC360 scanner and laser mapped the scene of the incident.
If you witnessed this traffic crash or have information about this traffic crash, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department by calling 239-574-3223, submitting an anonymous tip at www.capecops.com/tips, https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous , sending us a message through our social media platforms or calling Crime stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Please reference Case Report # 21-025269.
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***There are 12 traffic fatalities and 40 MCI usages in our city in 2021. (DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 fatality ruled "medical" (i.e. cause of death not related to traffic crash injuries)).
2021: 12 Traffic fatalities, 5 DUI related (40 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled death)
2020: 19 Traffic fatalities, 7 DUI related (54 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)
2019: 16 Traffic fatalities, 8 DUI related (39 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths)
2018: 10 Traffic fatalities, 3 DUI related (30 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled deaths)
2017: 17 Traffic fatalities, 8 DUI related (46 MCI usages)
2016: 11 Traffic fatalities, 4 DUI related (35 MCI usages)
2015: 13 Traffic fatalities, 9 DUI related (43 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)
2014: 10 Traffic fatalities, 5 DUI related (40 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths)
2013: 19 Traffic fatalities, 6 DUI related (43 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled deaths)
2012: 10 Traffic fatalities, 6 DUI related (21 MCI usages)
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