One dead after Motorcycle vs. truck crash on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres

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According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one is injured, and one is dead after a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon.

Florida Highway Patrol said that the 86-year-old motorcyclist sustained injuries during the crash and was transported to an area hospital. It is unclear what condition he is in.

The 43-year-old female passenger was pronounced dead on the scene.

According to FHP, The motorcycle attempted to cross the eastbound travel lanes in front of an approaching pickup truck when the truck collided with the motorcycle.

The crash caused serious delays on State Road 82 off Columbus Boulevard in Lehigh Acres Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers were dispatched to the scene shortly before 4:30 p.m. before arriving less than 30 minutes later on Wednesday.

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