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A Houston millionaire is facing serious charges after the death of a man in a tragic Florida auto accident. The millionaire, John Goodman, 46, is charged with intoxication manslaughter and failing to render aid. According to police Goodman had a blood alcohol content of 0.177 when he was tested after the crash.
The Palm Beach accident happened in February when Goodman drove his Bentley sports car into a Hyundai sedan being driven by Scott Wilson, 23. The collision pushed Wilson’s Hyundai into a canal, where he drowned before emergency rescue help arrived.
Instead of stopping to see if Wilson was okay, Goodman left on foot and headed to a residential home where the homeowner gave him aid and claimed he was afraid to call for help lest he get into trouble. Goodman called his girlfriend before calling 911, nearly an hour after the crash occurred.
In Florida, a charge of failing to render aid is very serious and can lead to enhanced criminal penalties. It is unknown if Wilson would have survived the crash into the canal had he received aid earlier. Wilson’s family filed a civil lawsuit against Goodman in April.
As a result of the charges Goodman was arrested and was later released on a $100,000 bond. If he wants to leave Florida Goodman will need the permission of prosecutors. He is also prohibited from drinking, patronizing bars, and driving.
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