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Bicyclist dies in early morning Fort Myers crash; traffic impacted

The Fort Myers Police Department says one person has died following a car crash involving a bicyclist early Tuesday morning.
Bicyclist dies in early morning Fort Myers crash
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UPDATE 6/24 10AM:
Fort Myers Police tell us no one will be charged in this crash.

Update Tuesday, June 24th at 8:53 a.m.

The Fort Myers Police Department says one person has died following a car crash involving a bicyclist early Tuesday morning.

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Police say the crash happened at Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard in front of Trailhead Park.

Drivers are asked to avoidt he southbound lanes between Hanson Street and Winkler Avenue, as they will be closed for approximately 2 hours.

FOX 4's Senior Reporter Emily Young reports live from the scene.

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Bicyclist dies in early morning Fort Myers crash

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One person has died following a car crash involving a bicyclist early Tuesday morning in Fort Myers.

Investigators say they received the call regarding just after 7AM.

Officers ask drivers to avoid the southbound lanes between Hanson Street and Winkler Avenue, as they will be closed for approximately 2 hours.

Our senior reporter Emily Young is heading to the scene, and will provide live updates on FOX 4 Morning News.

You can watch here.

This is a developing story.