Marco Island Woman Cited After Claiming Grandmother Had Heart Attack During Speeding Stop

A woman was cited for speeding on Marco Island after police said she claimed she was rushing because her grandmother had suffered a heart attack.

According to the Marco Island Police Department, the woman was stopped after officers recorded her traveling 61 mph in a 35 mph zone while crossing the S.S. Jolley Bridge.

Police said the driver told the officer she was hurrying because her grandmother had experienced a heart attack. However, officers issued the citation after determining there was no emergency requiring such excessive speed.

MIPD said the woman has nine previous traffic stops for speeding violations. Police also noted that her driver’s license had been previously suspended.

She was issued a citation for speeding.

Speeding on the Jolley Bridge

The S.S. Jolley Bridge is one of the primary gateways to Marco Island and has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Police routinely patrol the bridge, where speeding violations are common due to the roadway’s long, elevated approach.

Authorities remind drivers that if they are experiencing a genuine medical emergency, they should call 911 rather than risk creating another emergency by driving at excessive speeds.