TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) - City commissioners are scheduled to vote to approve a settlement in the death of a man killed this year when his car collided with a city garbage truck.
Tallahassee officials said the recommended settlement of $185,000 to the family of Harry Scott would prevent a possible wrongful death lawsuit.
On April 21st, Scott was driving on Crawfordville Highway when a garbage truck backed into his driving lane as it pulled out of a driveway.
Scott's car caught on fire and while firefighters were able to pull him out the car and take him to the hospital, he died about a half an hour later.
Cassandra Jackson, the Deputy City Attorney, said that, "The driver was issued a ticket for improper backing by the Tallahassee Police Department. There were significant medical expenses. Of course, there were funeral expenses involved. We believe it is in the best interest of the city to settle at this point."
Scott was 74-years-old. He left behind a wife of 40 years, 6 children, 4 grand children, and 2 great-grandchildren.
