Fort Myers, FL (July 10, 2021) - The Fort Myers Police Department responded to the scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on Friday, July 9th. The accident happened at the intersection of Laredo and Ortiz Avenue.
According to the FMPD, the motorcycle and another vehicle collided at the intersection. The unidentified motorcyclist died at the scene. There is no word on the cause of the collision. No additional injuries were reported. The road remained closed for several hours as police and investigators worked at the scene. It is not clear whether any charges are expected to be filed in connection with the crash.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Motorcycle accidents in Florida can be a very dangerous and deadly event for those involved. A motorcycle offers victims very little protection from the force and impact of a crash. Each year, motorcycle crashes in Florida claim more than 500 lives and leave thousands of others suffering from serious injuries. Many of these victims will be injured or killed due to the actions of a negligent third-party motorist.
Our most sincere condolences go out to the families who lost their loved ones in this Fort Myers motorcycle crash.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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