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Florida Highway Patrol investigating deadly crash in Fort Myers

Florida Highway Patrol
Posted at 9:23 AM, Feb 04, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-04 11:10:54-05

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Fort Myers that happened last night. The crash was at the intersection of Imperial Parkway and Coconut Road.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 23-year-old man was driving his motorcycle down Imperial Parkway South approaching the intersection.

At the same time a 61-year-old man was driving a sedan down Imperial Parkway North, heading towards the intersection. FHP says, the sedan tried to make a left turn at the intersection, causing him to collied with the side of the motorcycle.

The 23-year-old man was separated from the motorcycle when the crash happened. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died due to his injuries.