A Gray 2017 Chevrolet Traverse with a Florida tag driven by Nicole Marie Nesbitt of Cape Coral (Vehicle 1) was traveling southbound on Skyline Blvd in the outside travel lane approaching the intersection of Trafalgar Pkwy.

A White 2005 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail with a Florida tag driven by Blaine Kenneth Elmer of Cape Coral (Vehicle 2) was traveling westbound on Trafalgar Pkwy in the outside travel lane approaching the intersection of Skyline Blvd. 

According to witnesses and video obtained from a dash camera, Vehicle 1 (SUV) had a red light as it entered the intersection. The front of wheel of Vehicle 2 made contact with the driver’s door of Vehicle 1 in the intersection. After the initial impact with Vehicle 1, Vehicle 2 rotated counterclockwise causing the right side of Vehicle 2 and its driver to strike the left side of Vehicle 1.  

The driver of Vehicle 2 was ejected from the motorcycle and came to final rest in the roadway. Off duty paramedics were at the intersection at the time of the crash and began providing first aid to the driver of Vehicle 2. The driver of Vehicle 2 was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. 

Alcohol/drugs ARE NOT afactor in this traffic crash. Speed IS NOT a factor in this traffic crash. Next-of-kin HAVE BEEN notified. 

If you witnessed this traffic crash or have information about this traffic crash, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department by calling 239-574-3223, submitting an anonymous tip at www.capecops.com/tips, https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous. 

You can also send us a message through our social media platforms or call Crime stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Please use the Case Report # 21-009520