Jupiter man dies in Martin County crash
May 28th, 2009 by Post StaffBy ANDREW MARRA
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
A 65-year-old Jupiter man died in a car crash Wednesday morning on Beeline Highway in southern Martin County.
Benjamin Newlands was traveling west in a Buick station wagon when he veered across both lanes and crashed into a marsh, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
He died inside the car.
The crash happened about 10:20 a.m. The FHP said no other vehicles were involved and it was not clear what caused him to veer off the road.
andrew_marra@pbpost.com
Tags: Beeline Highway, Benjamin Newlands, fatal crash, Florida Highway Patrol
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May 29th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Ben was a very good friend. His Florida style, laid-back character made him an admired icon among those that enjoyed his company and treasured his friendship. RIP Ben Newlands!
June 7th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Ben, Ben, my dear sweet Ben, I miss you already. Ben was a one of a kind unique person. His friendship was very special and once his friend you will have a friend for life. So honest, so laid-back and so much fun. He was the most non-judgemental person I ever knew and loved and accepted everyone for the way that they were. I will never have a friend or friendship with anyone like I had with Ben. I am so blessed to have had you in my life for these past 35 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and of you. I miss you so.