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Clearwater, FL (February 24, 2019) - The victim of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Old Coachman Road has been identified by police.
The Florida Highway Patrol says that Stanley Heath, 66, of Clearwater, was killed while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Saturday, February 23rd. According to troopers, 85-year-old Patricia Neal was driving a 2014 Kia southbound on Old Coachman. Neal attempted to make a U-turn but pulled her vehicle into the path of Heath's oncoming motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the front of the car, ejecting Heath and causing critical injuries.
Heath was taken to Mease Countryside Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Troopers are still investigating the crash. Alcohol was not a factor but charges are pending against Neal at this time.
A fatal car accident takes place about every three hours on the streets and highways of our state. Fatal accidents are sudden and devastating. They leave family members behind to pick up the pieces following the sudden death of their loved ones. Entire families are permanently changed in a matter of seconds. Our condolences are with the friends and loved ones of Stanley Heath at this time.
At Rubenstein Law, we know how you feel during these times and we sympathize with you as you struggle to regain a sense of normalcy following the death of your close friend or family member. We are here to help you and protect your legal rights. Our Florida wrongful death attorneys will advise you of what can be done in the aftermath of a fatal crash.
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