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Police say pedestrian was intoxicated when he was hit by car in Cape Coral Saturday

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Posted at 11:00 AM, Dec 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-16 11:00:57-05

CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- Police say an intoxicated man was critically injured Saturday when he was hit by a car in Cape Coral.

It happened at 4:40 a.m. Saturday on Hancock Bridge Parkway just west of Cultural Parkway.

According to Cape Coral Police, Trevor Lawler was crossing Hancock Bridge Parkway and entered the path of a westbound car. The car struck Lawler, who hit the car's hood and windshield before falling to the ground.

The driver stopped and called 911.

Lawler was trauma-alerted to the hospital, where his BAC was found to be .146.

The car's driver was not found to be injured or impaired.

If you witnessed the traffic crash, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip at www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip to CCPD+ your message to CRIMES (274637).