Motorcyclist Adam King, 18, killed in collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Adam Costello, 41, on Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers, Florida
Motorcyclist killed in late night Fort Myers hit-and-run crash
The pickup truck was last seen headed westbound on Colonial Boulevard towards the Midpoint Bridge or McGregor Boulevard.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call THI Lesa Breneman of the Fort Myers Police Department at 239-321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Mother of Adam King wants answers in son's fatal hit-and-run
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident to call the Fort Myers Police Department at (239) 321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Additional reward fund for Fort Myers hit and run fatality
All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by texting a tip to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.
Fort Myers police arrest suspect in Adam King hit-and-run death
Fort Myers police arrested Adam Costello, 41, at his home on Harmony Lake Court shortly before 7 p.m. Costello will be facing felony charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and tampering with evidence.
Suspected driver in fatal hit and run faces judge
Costello faces several charges, including leaving the scene of a fatal crash and tampering with evidence.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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