2 injured in North Naples crash on U.S. 41 named

Credit: North Collier Fire Rescue District.

Collier County first responders were on scene of a rollover crash with injuries on northbound U.S. 41 in North Naples Monday.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol crash report, William George Brady, 81, was driving south in the center lane of U.S. 41 with his passenger Ellen M. Ryan, 85. Brady steered his 2007 Hyundai Entourage to the left and went into the left lane, went into the median and hit a hit three palm trees and rolled the car.

The fire department said both crash victims were injured. Collier County EMS took Brady to North Collier Hospital to treat minor injuries, and Ryan was taken to the Lee Memorial Hospital via MedFlight helicopter to treat critical injuries.

FHP originally reported the scene at the intersection with Old U.S. 41, just north of Wiggins Pass Road West, north of Naples Park. But it has been updated to show it was north of River Court.

Brady faces a charge for careless driving.

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