By Crash News Writer 
Cape Coral, FL (June 5, 2025) — A heartbreaking accident earlier this week has claimed the lives of a child and an adult following a two-vehicle crash in Cape Coral.
According to reports, the crash occurred Monday afternoon near Veterans Memorial Parkway between Surfside Boulevard and Pine Island Road. Emergency crews rescued a 12-year-old Gulf Coast Middle School student and an adult from one of the vehicles. Despite being transported for medical treatment, the child was pronounced dead later that evening. The adult, initially in critical condition, succumbed to their injuries on Wednesday morning.
Authorities confirmed that the two victims were parent and child. Investigators reported that rainy weather did not contribute to the collision. Drone footage captured the vehicle’s final position in a nearby pond, and the road remained closed for several hours as officials examined the scene.
The crash has sparked community concerns about the area’s road design and lack of safety features like guardrails.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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