Cape driver in fatal accident in Fort Myers
A woman died on Monday following a two-vehicle accident with a Cape Coral driver.
Annette Cara Jones-Bowers, 55, of Fort Myers, was pronounced dead at Gulf Coast Medical Center, where she was taken after the crash at U.S. 41 and Michael G. Rippe Parkway, officials reported.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Cynthia M. Moss, 52, of the Cape, was driving a Dodge Charger north on U.S. 41 in the outside lane and approaching Michael G. Rippe. At the same time, Jones-Bowers was headed west on Michael G. Rippe in a Ford Mustang in the left turn lane.
At 11:32 p.m., Moss failed to stop for a red light as Jones-Bowers made the left turn and entered the intersection on a green arrow. The FHP reported that the front of the Charger collided into the driver’s side of the Mustang. The vehicles came to a final rest in the intersection of 41 and Michael G. Rippe.
Jones-Bowers sustained fatal injuries in the accident, according to officials.
Moss suffered minor injuries, along with her two passengers, Dana Ryan Mcardle, 37, and Gonzalo Pimentel, 26, both of Fort Myers. None were taken to a hospital for treatment, the FHP reported.
Officials noted that the crash could be alcohol or drug related and charges are pending.