Lee County Traffic
Breaking News Overnight: Motorcyclist in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision in Lee County
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From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision this morning in Lee County that left a motorcyclist in critical condition.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 1:39 am, a 31-year-old Wakeman, OH, man riding a motorcycle was traveling north on US-41, approaching the intersection of Big Pine Way, on the center lane.
At the same time, a sport utility vehicle driven by a 66-year-old Ft. Myers man, ahead of the motorcycle on US 41, was stopped at a red traffic signal at the intersection of Big Pine Way.
As it approached, the front of the motorcycle collided with the rear of the SUV, and the motorcyclist separated from the motorcycle.
The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The SUV driver did not report any injuries to the FHP.
The crash remains under investigation.
The FHP did not release the names of the driver or the motorcyclist involved in the collision.
This is an update of a breaking news story and may be updated again if more details are known.
Keywords
Lee County,
Florida Highway Patrol,
Motorcycle,
Ft. Myers,
Wakeman,
Ohio
