Cape Coral police have released the names of three people who were killed in a three-vehicle crash along Burnt Store Road North near Janis Road on Monday night.According to the Cape Coral Police Department, a truck was driving south on Burnt Store Road around 8:25 p.m.A truck pulling a trailer was driving north, with an SUV directly behind it.The CCPD stated that as the two trucks approached each other, the southbound truck drifted across the center line into the northbound lane and struck one of the northbound truck’s rear tires, causing damage to both vehicles.The northbound truck lost control and spun out on the road. The southbound truck then struck the SUV, causing it to roll off the roadway. The southbound truck spun out and stopped in the middle of the road, the CCPD said.The driver of the southbound truck, Laura Lee Beasley, 48, and both occupants of the SUV, Gary Lee Galiher, 77, and Norma Jean Ralston, 79, were pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the northbound truck sustained minor injuries and had not been named.Speed does not seem to be a factor in the crash, the CCPD said.The CCPD asks anyone who witnesses or may have information about the crash to contact it at 239-574-3223 with Case No. 25-019448.The CCPD said the crash is still under investigation.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral police have released the names of three people who were killed in a three-vehicle crash along Burnt Store Road North near Janis Road on Monday night.
According to the Cape Coral Police Department, a truck was driving south on Burnt Store Road around 8:25 p.m.
A truck pulling a trailer was driving north, with an SUV directly behind it.
The CCPD stated that as the two trucks approached each other, the southbound truck drifted across the center line into the northbound lane and struck one of the northbound truck’s rear tires, causing damage to both vehicles.
The northbound truck lost control and spun out on the road. The southbound truck then struck the SUV, causing it to roll off the roadway. The southbound truck spun out and stopped in the middle of the road, the CCPD said.
The driver of the southbound truck, Laura Lee Beasley, 48, and both occupants of the SUV, Gary Lee Galiher, 77, and Norma Jean Ralston, 79, were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the northbound truck sustained minor injuries and had not been named.
Speed does not seem to be a factor in the crash, the CCPD said.
The CCPD asks anyone who witnesses or may have information about the crash to contact it at 239-574-3223 with Case No. 25-019448.
The CCPD said the crash is still under investigation.
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