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A Cape Coral man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of a hit-and-run crash that killed a 61-year-old man in Fort Myers more than a year ago.
A Cape Coral man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run crash. Click on the image from nbc-2.com to read more.
The crash happened in October 2013 on U.S. 41 near Page Field Commons. Frank Pizzurro was driving in the 5100 block around 1:30 a.m., when he ran over Juan Aranda and took off.
“I never should have assumed it was a dog, or debris, I should have stopped,” Pizzurro said in court. He told the family he was sorry for their loss and that it was a tragic accident.
Nbc-2.com reported that people in court on Monday were surprised when the judge sentenced Pizzurro to 20 years in prison. Pizzurro was driving on a suspended license when he hit Aranda, and he had a lengthy criminal history. Read more.
The sentencing came the day after another hit-and-run fatality in Fort Myers. Investigators are still searching for the driver involved in a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Palm Avenue.
Evan Shepherd, 27, was killed about 1:30 a.m. when his green Kia Soul left the road, hit a tree and flipped over, pinning him inside. He died at the hospital. Police are looking for information on the other vehicle involved. Evidence at the scene indicates the vehicle was a 2011-2013 model white or pearl Kia Optima. Read more.
At Bernardo Injury Law, we have seen how these tragedies can impact families. If we can help you, contact us at (239) 332-3000 or toll free at 888-428-8943, email us at gethelp@injuryinfo.org. You can learn more on our website at injuryinfo.org.