Charges filed in crash that killed South Fort Myers High School student

Victim worked on Fort Myers Beach

Apr 15, 2025 By Nathan Mayberg 3 min read

Jaciey Hogan (left), a South Fort Myers High School student who worked at Nervous Nellie's on Fort Myers Beach, was killed in a crash on her way to school when the vehicle she was a passenger in allegedly ran through a red light and collided with an SUV last month. Hogan worked on Fort Myers Beach as does her mother Trish Johnson (right). The driver of the vehicle who allegedly caused the crash was recently arrested.

The Florida Highway Patrol announced an arrest in the fatal car crash that killed Jaciey Hogan, a 17-year-old student at South Fort Myers High School student last month.

Isaac Giovani Sales, 19, of Fort Myers, was charged with vehicular homicide in the crash. Sales was the driver of the vehicle Hogan was a passenger in. Sales is alleged to have driven through a red light, allegedly causing the crash that occurred while Hogan and Sales were on their way to school on March 12.

Sales was also charged with reckless driving Involving serious injury and reckless driving involving property damage.

Hogan worked at Nervous Nellie’s on Fort Myers Beach and her mother, Trish Johnson, works as a server at the DiamondHead Beach Resort. The hotel recently held a fundraiser for Johnson.

The crash occurred when Sales was traveling east on Gladiolus Drive, on the center lane, approaching a red traffic signal at Maida Lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A second vehicle was initially stopped on Gladiolus Drive, on the left turn lane. As the traffic signal changed to a green arrow, the second vehicle proceeded to turn left. The sedan driven by Sales allegedly failed to stop for the red traffic signal on Gladiolus Drive and entered the intersection. The front of the sedan collided with the right side of an SUV.

The SUV was redirected to the east and collided with a wastewater lift station. A properly parked vehicle at 7841 Gladiolus Drive was also damaged by crash debris. The 30-year-old Fort Myers driver of the sedan was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

A GoFundMe page was set up to support Johnson at https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-loving-jaciey.

The GoFundMe page, set up by Johnson’s friend Stacia Conyne, states that “Jaciey was beautiful, caring, loving, and the light of any life she touched. Trisha is a strong single mom who has done her best in raising a strong young woman like herself. I know Trisha has been there for all of us at some point in our lives. Now is the time for us to be there for her. Any donation of any size will help during this tragic time.”

The Lee County School District offered counseling services for both students and staff who may need emotional support.

According to an online obituary, Hogan had an “adventurous and courageous nature. Her hard work and commitment were evident in all she undertook. Jaciey was a dedicated motocross racer, showcasing her daring spirit and unwavering determination. This reflected her larger personality: a fearless daredevil with a heart full of love. She was a true friend, always ready with a smile and a helping hand, cherishing the bonds she shared with those fortunate enough to call her friend.”

In addition to her mother Trisha Johnson, Hogan is survived by her father Jeremy Hogan and brother Leighton Hogan.

“As a cherished daughter and sister, Jaciey brought immeasurable joy to her family. She possessed a boundless capacity for love and had so much to give. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering optimism touched everyone she met,” the obituary reads.