One dead after Cape Coral crash

CREATED Feb. 4, 2013 - UPDATED: Feb. 4, 2013

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  • Cape Coral police are on the scene of an accident that snarled traffic in the area of SE 22nd Terrace and Academy Boulevard. Video by fox4now.com

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CAPE CORAL, Fla. - A traffic crash claimed the life of a 60-year-old woman Monday afternoon in Cape Coral.

Police say Mary Watkins died after her car struck a utility pole and a tree head on.

Watkins was pronounced dead on scene.

The crash left about 12 residents without power.  Crews are working to make repairs to restore power to the area.