Story Created:
May 2, 2008 at 9:40 PM EDT
Story Updated:
May 2, 2008 at 10:39 PM EDT
FORT MYERS, Fla. - A fatal hit and run crash occurred at the intersection of Fowler Street and Hunter Street Friday evening. The crash involved a motorcycle and a car.
According to witnesses the driver of the motorcycle, Wilson Macedo was traveling south on Fowler Street. As Macedo approached other vehicles and attempted to pass them, Macedo sideswiped a car and was thrown from his motorcycle. Speed and possibly racing was a factor in the crash. Macedo died on scene.
The driver of the car fled the scene. Police are looking for a possible gold, 1997-2001, Cadillac with a missing passenger-side mirror. The car may have damage to the right side and may also be marked with blue transfer paint from the motorcycle.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Myers Police Department at 334-4155 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-Tips.
Information from the Fort Myers Police Department.