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Fort Myers, FL (August 2, 2021) - A motorcyclist is dead and another is critically hurt following a crash in Fort Myers on Sunday night. The accident occurred around 8:00 p.m. on McGregor Boulevard at the intersection with Lake McGregor Drive.
According to police, a 29-year-old man from Davenport was riding a motorcycle southbound on McGregor when he tried to pass a car driven by a 28-year-old Fort Myers woman. As he passed, the motorcyclist struck the car and traveled towards a curb before overturning. A second motorcycle, driven by a 35-year-old Port Charlotte man, veered to avoid the accident and also collided with a curb. The second motorcyclist was rushed to Lee Memorial Hospital in critical condition while the first motorcyclist died at the hospital. Neither of the victims has been identified at this time. No one in the car was injured.
An investigation is ongoing.
Motorcycle accidents in Florida account for more than 500 fatalities each year, on average. This represents about 20% of all total fatalities on Florida's roadways despite the fact that motorcycles comprise less than 3% of all registered vehicles in our state. A Florida motorcycle accident can have devastating effects including the untimely loss of loved ones.
Our thoughts and condolences are with all affected by this tragic motorcycle accident in Fort Myers.
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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