Fort Myers, FL (July 21, 2021) - Police in Fort Myers responded to the scene of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Tuesday, July 20th. The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. on Cleveland Avenue near Winkler and Hill Avenues.
According to reports, a pedestrian was walking near the scene when they were hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian, who was not immediately identified, was rushed to a local hospital where they died as a result of their injuries. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
Police are still conducting an investigation at this time. There is no further information available.
Pedestrian accidents in Florida can have deadly outcomes. Each year, about 700 people lose their lives in pedestrian crashes on our roadways. In addition, thousands of people will be injured when they come into contact with a negligent driver. Many drivers fail to pay attention to their surroundings for various reasons, leading to catastrophic pedestrian accidents.
Our thoughts are with the victim's family following this fatal pedestrian crash in Fort Myers.
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