(November 12, 2024) — On November 9, 2024 around 2:40 AM, officers working for the Cape Coral Police Department responded to an accident near Diplomat Parkway and Andalusia. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting a mailbox, a sign, and an unoccupied marked police car.
Officers immediately checked a 7-Eleven that very close the accident. An employee pointed an officer to a male who was in the back of the store with obvious injuries, potentially consistent with a car accident.
Officers began speaking with the male, later identified as Eric Vrskovy, who initially denied being involved in an accident, but later acknowledged he was driving. Vrskovy also acknowledged he had a few drinks. Later at the hospital, his blood alcohol content was over .15.
Erik Vrskovy was arrested and charged with the following:
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 316.193(1a), DUI great than .15 BACÂ
–3 counts in violation of F.S.S. 316.193(3)(c)(1), DUI with property damage
–3 counts in violation of F.S.S. 316.061(1), Hit and run with property damage
Arrested: Erik Vrskovy (DOB 04/11/1994)
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