North Fort Myers, FL (August 19, 2019) - A woman killed in a crash in North Fort Myers over the weekend has been identified by authorities. The crash happened on Pine Island Road near the intersection with Barrett Road on Saturday, August 17th.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the crash involving five vehicles. Police say that 32-year-old Stefan Lippke was driving a 2012 Bentley westbound when he failed to stop for slowed traffic. Lippke crashed into the rear of another vehicle, setting off a chain-reaction crash involving three other vehicles. The driver of the third vehicle, 72-year-old Carolyn Erwin, died as a result of injuries she suffered in the crash. Lippke suffered minor injuries, and no one else was hurt.
Troopers are still investigating and charges are pending against Lippke at this time. No further details are available.
Our condolences go out to the family of Carolyn Erwin following this fatal crash in North Fort Myers.
Losing a loved one to a traffic accident is a life-changing experience. It is never easy to face the future when your relative has been prematurely taken by the actions of a negligent driver as you are suddenly forced to pick u the pieces and move on.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys will protect your legal rights when your loved one was killed in a crash that was not their fault. We will help you recover compensation for loss of companionship, funeral bills, medical bills, and potentially more. We are standing by 24/7 to take your call. For a free consultation, please contact us 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.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
