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Hit-and-run crash knocks out power for hundreds in northeast Cape Coral
Police say a driver ran off after crashing into a pole and leaving hundreds of Cape Coral residents without power.
- When
- Monday, May 4, 2026
- Where
- Gator Circle
- Official source
- WINK News
What happened?
The crash happened near Gator Circle just before 1 a.m., with the vehicle flipping onto its side close to a home. Cape Coral police told WINK the driver fled the scene. More than 250 people in northeast Cape Coral were affected by the outage overnight.
Why it matters
A crash that cuts power and leaves the driver missing hits both public safety and daily life, especially for nearby residents waking up to outages and unanswered questions.
Source
Use the WINK News source for the latest details.