North Fort Myers, FL (January 23, 2026) – A hit-and-run accident on I-75 Southbound in North Fort Myers resulted in injuries late Friday morning and temporarily disrupted traffic in the area.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:05 a.m. near mile marker 143, as reported by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles traffic system. Emergency responders arrived shortly after the incident to provide aid to the injured and assess the scene.
Initial reports confirmed that the crash involved a vehicle that fled the scene. Injured individuals were treated by medical personnel, and at least one person required transport to a nearby hospital for further care. Specific details on the injuries have not been released.
While the incident briefly affected traffic flow, officials later confirmed that the roadway was fully cleared by 11:28 a.m., allowing normal southbound travel to resume.
Law enforcement is actively investigating the hit-and-run, and efforts are underway to identify and locate the driver responsible.
We send our sincere wishes for recovery to those injured in this incident and urge anyone with information to contact local authorities.
