CAPE CORAL, Fla. — On September 12, 2025, at around 5:13 PM, officers working for the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a traffic crash on Del Prado Blvd N and NE 6th St, in Cape Coral.
The crash involved 3 vehicles, including an unmarked CCPD vehicle. No one was injured. A black Toyota Tundra fled the scene of the crash eastbound on NE 6th St. A search of the Tundra’s tag number revealed the truck had been pulled over on August 25, 2025. The truck was located at its registered address on NE 2nd Place with visible front-end damage consistent with the crash.
Officers made contact with the suspect, identified as Zachary Michael Gray Kelly (DOB 02/20/1997), who was inside the residence. Gray Kelly initially denied knowledge of the crash before becoming uncooperative. Officers observed signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and unsteady balance. Gray Kelly admitted to smoking marijuana.
The investigation revealed that Gray Kelly was involved in two hit-and-run crashes that day. At around 2-3 PM, officers learned he was driving toward Orange Grove in Lee County when he rear-ended a light-colored van, and did not stop to talk to the other driver. Later, after picking up a child, Gray Kelly was driving back in Cape Coral when he approached traffic stopped at a red light, but was going too fast and couldn’t stop, causing another crash. He then fled the scene.
A records check revealed that Gray Kelly’s driver’s license had been canceled in January 2025. His history included 13 suspensions and three prior revocations.
Zachary Michael Gray Kelly (DOB 02/20/1997) was arrested and transported to the Lee County Jail on the following charges:
- 2 counts of Hit and Run: Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Property Damage (F.S.S. 316.061(1))
- 1 count of Driving While License Suspended or Revoked, 3rd Subsequent Violation (F.S.S. 322.34(2)(c))
He was also cited for Careless Driving. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) was notified regarding the child passenger.
Officers notified the Lee County Sheriffs Office of the other possible hit and run traffic crash Gray Kelly might have been involved in. A Deputy confirmed a hit and run crash had occurred in his jurisdiction with the same vehicle, and found probable cause to charge the defendant with the same two charges.
The Cape Coral Police Department remains committed to keeping roadways safe and holding accountable those who choose to drive recklessly or flee crash scenes.
