Red car involved in accident near park, occupants flee, Punta Gorda FL


A red car with three men and a child was found parked on the sidewalk near a park after an apparent accident. The vehicle had visible damage and dirt indicating it may have driven off-road. The occupants exited the vehicle, argued loudly, then walked toward the nearby park. Authorities are currently present with the damaged vehicle and searching for the individuals.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
08:42
Transcript:
00:04
Call it saying that three males and a child get out of the vehicle.
00:10
It was a red Honda.
00:11
Parked on the sidewalk.
00:12
It looked like they had been involved in an accident.
00:14
They were yelling at each other.
00:17
She said it was on the sidewalk by Camelos in the park.
00:33
I'm out with the vehicle now on Harvey Street in front of City Hall.
01:00
There is some damage on this vehicle.
01:13
Can you grab some sort of grass that vehicle?
01:46
Lima, Kilo, Mike, (number withheld).
01:51
It's going to be out of Pennsylvania, Silver Toyota, Highlander.
02:14
And for Echo 2.
02:28
The driver is going to be approximately 5'8" to 5'10", approximately 180 pounds, short hair, possibly a white t-shirt.
02:44
With the passenger possibly as well having a red shirt on.
02:52
Back, National Golf Club, cross-a boardwalk, with clause advisor in my 16, two juveniles in the hot tub?
03:50
They went back and forth in the hub.
03:53
I'm with the vehicle. It has grass and dirt up in the wheel wells.
04:06
And she said that he could possibly have been in a silver Mercedes or a blue Mercedes.
04:16
Ten-four, all the damage over here is red coloring, so this one is definitely a red color.
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Location mentioned:
Harvey St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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