Fort Myers, FL (October 25, 2020) - The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating after a motorcyclist was hurt in a hit-and-run on Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Winkler Avenue and Metro Parkway.
According to reports, the motorcyclist was struck by a vehicle and the vehicle fled the scene following the accident. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the accident. The driver of the other vehicle has not been identified at this time and there is no word or description of the type of vehicle that struck the motorcycle. Police are still searching for the suspect and an investigation remains ongoing.
There is no further information available.
Hit-and-run crashes in Florida can result in serious injuries that have long term consequences. The injuries from an accident can linger for many weeks and even months following the crash. Last year alone, Florida reported more than 105,000 hit-and-run accidents. Drivers who choose to flee the scene typically do so thinking that they will be able to avoid liability for the crash even though this not usually the case.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim during this time and we hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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