CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Charges are pending in an accident involving a Collier County man who died after another driver swerved to avoid an alligator on the road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 27-year-old Steven Lee Purdy of Cape Coral died Monday night when his car was struck by another car trying to avoid an alligator crossing the road. Purdy, who was wearing a seat belt, died at the scene. A passenger suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the other car, Lazaro Zarza of Lehigh Acres, and a passenger also suffered minor injuries.
The accident is still under investigation.