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Labelle, FL (December 12, 2018) - A 54-year-old man riding a scooter was killed in a crash on State Road 29. The crash happened on Monday, December 10th.
According to authorities, Ronald William Reese of Hendry County was riding a 2006 Honda Scooter in the northbound lanes when he came to a stop sign at the intersection of SR 29 and County Road 78. As Reese was waiting at the stop sign, he was struck from behind by a 1997 Dodge pickup truck. The driver of the truck was identified as 66-year-old Edward William Cross. The scooter was pushed to the eastbound shoulder of the roadway. Reese was ejected from the scooter and pronounced dead from his injuries.
There is no word at this time on whether any charges will be filed for the failure to stop.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ronald William Reese in this tragic Labelle crash. A fatal car accident will be reported approximately every three hours across our state. Negligent driving takes on a variety of forms. Failing to stop or slow down to avoid a collision is a common example of negligent driving behavior and, sadly, in this case, it cost Ronald Reese his life.
If your family has suffered loss due to a tragedy on our roadways, our Florida wrongful death attorneys are here to help. With over 30 years of experience in assisting injured Floridians and their families, the team at Rubenstein Law has the knowledge needed to obtain the compensation you deserve and protect your legal rights. For your free consultation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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