>> YOU >> JUST SAW THE MOMENTS THAT HOME CAMERA. CAUGHT A ROLLOVER CRASH IN CAPE CORAL. THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED IN SOMEHOW WALKED AWAY WITH MINOR INJURIES. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING GULF COAST NEWS. I’M PETER BUSCH CHRISTY SOTO. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER. BLAINE MONTGOMERY HAS LONG SAID VO NAT PARKWAY SPEAKING WITH PEOPLE WHO SAY THE SPEEDING THERE. >> HAS TO STOP. >> TONIGHT, SKID MARKS ALONG CIVIL PARKWAY WEST SHOW WHERE THAT ROLLOVER CRASH HAPPENED. THIS IS A BUSY STREET NEAR GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL SURROUNDED BY HOMES. I SPOKE TO ONE MIDDLE SCHOOLER WHO SAYS SHE WATCHED THAT CRASH HAPPENED WHILE WALKING TO SCHOOL. WE LOOKED UP AND THEN WE SEE LIKE THE CAR FLYING AND I’M LIKE. I LOOKED AT MY FRIENDS ARE LIKE, OH, MY GOSH, LIKE IS THAT >> 13 YEAR-OLD DAVION HAS BEEN ON TO WITNESSES. CRASH CAUGHT SURVEILLANCE VIDEO THIS MORNING. YOU CAN SEE THE DRIVER OF THE WHITE SUV GET THROWN OUT OF THE CAR AFTER IT ROLLED OVER ALONG CIVILIAN PARKWAY IN SOUTH WEST 18TH STREET. AND WE LIKE GRAHAM BECAUSE MY FRIEND WAS ALSO COMING THROUGH. >> THEY WERE LIKE WE’RE MAKING SURE LIKE IF HE WAS OK, 7TH GRADER AND HER FRIENDS JUST FEET AWAY FROM THE WRECK. CAPE CORAL POLICE SAY THAT DRIVER WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO WALK AWAY WITH MINOR INJURIES, BUT JUST DON’T WANT THAT HAPPENED IN HOME OWNERS. I SPOKE TO OFF CAMERA, TOLD ME THEY’VE GONE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ABOUT THE ROAD THEY SAY IS A CHAOTIC SPEEDWAY. THEY WANT MORE PATROLS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE GETS HURT. AND THERE’S NOBODY HERE PATROLLING TO SEE HOW FAST THEY’RE GOING. >> ESPECIALLY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GETS OUT EVERYBODY’S SPEEDING. YOU CAN HEAR THE ENGINES GOING INSIDE THE HOUS
Caught on camera: Driver ejected from vehicle during rollover crash in Cape Coral
Updated: 11:27 PM EST Nov 12, 2025
Skid marks along Savona Parkway West mark the scene of a dramatic rollover crash near Gulf Middle School that left one driver with minor injuries Wednesday morning.Surveillance video shows a white SUV losing control and flipping near the intersection of Savona Parkway and Southwest 18th Street. The impact threw the driver from the vehicle, but police say he was fortunate to escape with only minor injuries.Several middle school students witnessed the crash while walking to class, describing the scene as shocking and frightening.Neighbors said this stretch of road has long been a concern, with drivers often speeding through the residential area. Homeowners report hearing engines racing, especially around school dismissal times, and say they’ve contacted police multiple times about the issue.Residents are now calling for more patrols and safety improvements, warning that without action, it’s only a matter of time before another serious crash happens.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. —
Skid marks along Savona Parkway West mark the scene of a dramatic rollover crash near Gulf Middle School that left one driver with minor injuries Wednesday morning.
Surveillance video shows a white SUV losing control and flipping near the intersection of Savona Parkway and Southwest 18th Street. The impact threw the driver from the vehicle, but police say he was fortunate to escape with only minor injuries.
Several middle school students witnessed the crash while walking to class, describing the scene as shocking and frightening.
Neighbors said this stretch of road has long been a concern, with drivers often speeding through the residential area. Homeowners report hearing engines racing, especially around school dismissal times, and say they’ve contacted police multiple times about the issue.
Residents are now calling for more patrols and safety improvements, warning that without action, it’s only a matter of time before another serious crash happens.
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.