Tragic Fort Myers Drunk Driving Crash Set for Trial

Note: Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, represents the civil rights of the estate of Danny Beougher as well as Lauren Beougher and the Beougher family. The firm has assisted the family through the criminal process and helped deal with extensive media coverage following the tragedy.

Copyright The News-Press of Fort Myers
Published Wed. March 11, 2009
Metro

Ashley East, the Fort Myers woman charged with killing an Army soldier in 2007 in a North Fort Myers crash, is scheduled to go to trial April 27.

East, 26, faces 10 charges related to the death of Army Staff Sgt. Danny Beougher, who was killed Dec. 8, 2007 on Hancock Bridge Parkway.

The most serious charges East faces are leaving the scene of an accident causing death, and DUI manslaughter. Most of the rest of the charges relate to leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence.

Beougher was visiting family for the holidays and was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee west on Hancock Bridge Parkway around 8:45 p.m. Dec. 8, 2007. Near Moody Road, a Ford F-350 crossed the median, plowed down a tree, and crashed into the Cherokee, causing extensive damage and killing the Iraq War veteran. His wife, Lauren, was critically injured in the accident.

Contact Us

  • Free Consultation
  • 800-646-1210

Practice Areas

Client Reviews

Bruce L. Scheiner and his team were the most friendly people I've ever met they genuinely cared about me... I highly recommend them.

Brooke Krause

I was really satisfied with services I received. Bruce is not only an attorney, but like family. He got me three times what I thought I would receive and was always there when I needed an answer on something. I'd say he is the best attorney I have dealt with in my 68 years.

Harry Zulauf

I found working with the BLS firm to be a very good experience. They kept me informed on my case, answered all my questions, and were prompt when I needed assistance.

Wendy Walker

I was in an accident and BLS was very helpful and gave a lot of support. If I had any questions, it was just a phone call away. Everyone in the office is very nice and helpful.

Celeste Thompson

We had a wonderful experience with everyone here. The staff and attorneys were friendly, knowledgeable, and compassionate. They inquired about our injuries and our recovery. I would highly recommend their services!

Heather Bair Daniels

I have nothing but good things to say about this law firm. I can honestly say that I am very satisfied with their work and my end results. I would absolutely recommend these set of attorneys to anyone. Thank you guys for all the hard work!

Merida McDonald

BLS was incredibly helpful with my case, even during the hard challenging periods of my case Bruce & PJ were always just a call away. Even though they couldn't answer my call at that direct moment, they ALWAYS made a point to call me back. The staff at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner were always...

Robert Drawdy

I was in a car accident and I seen his Advertisement on TV and I was very impressed of how kind and caring he really is to others and I called them and they took my case and they were very caring and understanding .. they were right on top of everything from being to end and the staff that works in...

Christina Mauro
View More
Submit a Law Firm Client Review

Contact Us

  1. 1 Free Consultation
  2. 2 No Fee Unless You Win
  3. 3 Home and Hospital Visits Available
Fill out the contact form or call us at 800-646-1210 to schedule your free consultation.

Leave Us a Message