New video shows truck slamming through 7-Eleven in south Fort Myers

SUV drives into 7-Eleven at US 41 & College Pkwy. Two injuries. Photo Credit: FHP

Newly released video shows the moment a truck crashed into a south Fort Myers 7-Eleven injuring at two people the morning or March 12.

Elizabeth Patricia McCarney, 36, of Lehigh Acres is charged with driving on a suspended license after crashing into the store the corner of College Parkway and US-41, according to FHP.

The truck was driven completely inside the store. An employee and a patron were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

FHP released the video via Twitter.

Sooooo thankful this 7-11 customer in Ft Myers wasn’t seriously injured! Be responsible & focused whenever behind the wheel! #FHP pic.twitter.com/SfCSGNUoby
— FHP Southwest Florida (@FHPSWFL) March 26, 2019

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