Cape Coral Police have the vehicle that is believed to be involved in the Hit and Run fatal crash that occurred on March 25, 2019, at the corner of NE 3rd Ave and NE 19th Ter. This vehicle is considered evidence and has been seized for investigative purposes.

A person of interest has also been developed, but no further information about the identity will be released as the investigation is still in its infancy. The lead investigator and other Cape Coral Police personnel are working diligently to resolve this tragic case with the correct disposition based on the totality of the investigation as soon as possible.

We are also working closely with the State Attorney’s Office.

We have been collecting surveillance video from the area, but if you believe you have video or other information about this case, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. The timeframe is from 6 am until 7:30 AM on March 25, 2019.

You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+”Your Message” to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Please use this Case Report # 19-005966.

The preliminary synopsis of the Major Crash Investigator is below: 

VEHICLE 1:  Red pickup truck

DRIVER 1:  Unknown

DRIVER 1 INJURIES:  Unknown

PEDESTRIAN 1: Layla E Aiken, W/F, DOB: 01/22/2011, of Cape Coral.

PEDESTRIAN 1 INJURIES: Layla Aiken sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.

SYNOPSIS:

Vehicle 1 was traveling south on NE 3rd Avenue approaching the intersection with NE 19th Terrace. Pedestrian 1 was sitting on the edge of roadway on the northeast corner of the intersection waiting for her school bus. 

Vehicle 1 made a left turn, traveling eastbound on NE 19th Terrace. For an unknown reason, Vehicle 1 made the turn very sharply and the left front of Vehicle 1 struck and rolled over Pedestrian 1. Vehicle 1 left the scene eastbound on NE 19th Terrace toward Andalusia Blvd without rendering aid or providing information. 

Pedestrian 1 was taken to a local hospital via ambulance where she later passed away as a result of the injuries she sustained from the crash.

No further information is being released at this time. Another News Release with more details will be published as soon as there is confirmed accurate information and is able to be shared.