Bicyclist killed in crash on San Carlos Blvd. in south Fort Myers

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A 39-year-old Fort Myers Beach man is dead after a vehicle crash on San Carlos Blvd. in south Fort Myers Thursday night.

Florida Highway Patrol said driver Timothy Spinelli, 23, of Fort Myers left his lane one a curve, spun his Toyota Corolla around and overturned, crashing into Bladimiro Ramos who was riding his bicycle.

Ramos was thrown from the bicycle, became airborne on impact. The vehicle stopped against a billboard the report states. Ramos died from his injuries.

FHP said Spinelli had minor injuries and alcohol was a factor in the crash.

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