A 71-year-old North Fort Myers woman is dead after authorities say the car she was riding in as a passenger collided with a pickup.

The wreck happened shortly after 3:45 p.m. Thursday along Metro Parkway, near Metro Plantation Road, in Fort Myers, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.

Troopers said the car, driven by a 76-year-old North Fort Myers man, was traveling south on Metro Parkway on the left turn lane, while the pickup, towing a utility trailer, was traveling north on Metro Parkway.

Authorities said the car turned in front of the approaching pickup, which struck the passenger side of the car.

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Troopers said the passenger was seriously injured and taken to a hospital, where she died.

At least 24 people have died in Lee County crashes this year.

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