Breaking News Overnight: Fort Myers motorcyclist killed after striking curb in Lee County

In Summary:

A Fort Myers man, 52, was killed in a motorcycle crash at San Carlos Boulevard and Kelly Road late Tuesday night. FHP says his northbound Harley-Davidson struck a raised curb as he attempted to pass another vehicle, throwing him from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the crash remains under investigation.

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A 52-year-old Fort Myers man died Tuesday night after his motorcycle struck a raised curb on San Carlos Boulevard in Lee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 9:53 p.m. on Nov. 10 at San Carlos Boulevard and Kelly Road.

According to troopers, the man was riding a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle north on San Carlos Boulevard when he attempted to pass another vehicle on the left. During that maneuver, the motorcycle collided with a raised curb.

The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. His name was not included in the FHP release.

The crash remains under investigation. 

Key Points:

• The crash occurred at approximately 9:53 pm on November 10 at San Carlos Boulevard and Kelly Road in Lee County.
• The rider was a 52-year-old Fort Myers man operating a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
• According to FHP, he attempted to pass another vehicle on the left.
• The motorcycle struck a raised curb, and the rider was thrown from it.
• The rider died at the scene, and FHP continues to investigate.