Donald Powers, 53, dies in motorcycle crash at College Parkway and South Pointe Boulevard in Fort Myers, Florida

Modified Date:

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 10:24am

Accident Date:

Friday, May 13, 2016

Cape Coral motorcyclist killed in early morning crash

Powers and his motorcycle crashed through heavy shrubbery while hitting the ground, officials said. He was later pronounced dead on scene.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

People Involved:

Donald Powers

Roadway:

College Parkway and South Pointe Boulevard

City:

Fort Myers, FL

County:

Lee County, FL

Area:

Ft. Myers-Naples, FL