Cape man charged with multiple hit-and-run crashes in one day
A Cape Coral man was arrested after police say he was involved in multiple hit-and-run crashes in one day, including one with a child in his vehicle.
Zachary Michael Gray Kelly, 28, has been charged with three counts of hit-and-run, two counts of driving while license suspended or revoked, and probation violation.
According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, officers responded to a crash on Del Prado Boulevard North and Northeast 6th Street on Sept. 12 around 5:15 p.m.
Police stated the crash involved three vehicles, including an unmarked CCPD vehicle, but that no one was injured.
“A black Toyota Tundra fled the scene of the crash eastbound on NE 6th St.,” a release from CCPD stated. “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.”
Police officials stated that CCPD officers made contact with Gray Kelly, who was inside the residence.
“Gray Kelly initially denied knowledge of the crash before becoming uncooperative,” the release stated. “Officers observed signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and unsteady balance. Gray Kelly admitted to smoking marijuana.”
Police officials stated the investigation revealed that Gray Kelly was involved in two hit-and-run crashes that day. Police state that around 2 to 3 p.m., 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,” CCPD’s release stated. “He then fled the scene.”
Officials stated that a records check showed that Gray Kelly’s driver’s license had been canceled in January 2025, and that his history included 13 suspensions and three prior revocations.
Police state that Gray Kelly was also cited for careless driving. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) was notified regarding the child passenger.
“The Cape Coral Police Department remains committed to keeping roadways safe and holding accountable those who choose to drive recklessly or flee crash scenes,” officials stated.
As of Tuesday morning, Gray Kelly was still in custody at Lee County Jail, with a bond set at $8,000. There are two additional charges still pending bail amounts.
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