Pedestrian struck on US-41 in south Fort Myers dies days after crash

Writer: Melissa Montoya
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DEADLY CRASH
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A 40-year-old woman struck by a vehicle on US-41 near Harper Road on Dec. 23 died a week later.

According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, the woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but later died on Dec. 30.

FHP made the announcement on Friday.

Troopers report a 38-year-old man, of Fort Myers, was traveling northbound on US-41 when the woman attempted to cross the US-41 travel lanes.

The front left of the SUV collided with the woman.

The crash investigation is ongoing.

FHP does not name the people involved in traffic crashes, citing Marsy’s Law.

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