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North Fort Myers, FL (August 24, 2019) - The Florida Highway Patrol has identified the man killed in a fiery crash in Fort Myers earlier this week. The crash took place on Thursday, August 22nd, at the intersection of Del Prado Boulevard and Barbie Lane.
Troopers report that 32-year-old Jeremy Goodson was driving a pickup eastbound on Del Prado when he attempted to pass several vehicles. As Goodson was passed the vehicles, he crossed into the westbound lanes while traveling eastbound. Goodson's truck collided head-on with a car traveling westbound, which then burst into flames. The driver of the vehicle, 53-year-old Robert Fiedler, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
There is no word on the others involved in the crash and police have not said whether charges will be filed at this time.
Our condolences go out to the victim's family in this fatal crash in North Fort Myers.
When you have lost a loved on to a traffic crash in Florida, you are no doubt devastated and dealing with an extreme amount of grief and pain. There is nothing more heartbreaking than the sudden loss of a family member due to someone else's negligence. While you are dealing with the aftermath of a tragedy, you should also know that you have important legal rights.
If your loved one was killed in a crash that was not their fault, you could be entitled to certain types of compensation under Florida's wrongful death laws. You could recover certain sums of money for loss of companionship, funeral and medical bills, lost wages, and more. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys are here to assist you through this difficult time.
To speak with us at any time, 24/7, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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