Man found dead after jet ski crash in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was found dead after a jet ski crash on a private lake inside a Fort Myers community.
The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. in The Harborage community on Saturday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they along with other agencies were searching for the man, who was reported missing after the crash.
FWC said the jet ski operator, 47-year-old Richard Brent Toms, was found dead on Sunday. Toms was thrown from the jet ski into the water and did not resurface.
Dive crews with FWC and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were on scene searching for Toms. FWC said they are still investigating the crash.