Washington Co. Crash That Killed Pregnant Mom: New Trial Date Set

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN — A new trial date has been set in the case of a North Hudson man charged with reckless driving in a West Lakeland Township crash left a single and pregnant mother dead. A Washington County spokesperson told Patch a pre-trial hearing is set for April 30 before a jury trial June 18.

Goeltz, of Hudson, was stopped at an intersection when Fleming's Saab 9-3 Aero hit a embankment, causing it to go airborne before colliding into the Fusion, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Fleming, who suffered non-life threatening injuries in the crash, was charged with a gross misdemeanor. Goeltz's said they were dismayed and angered that Fleming was charged with a gross misdemeanor, not a felony.

"We’ve got a driver who was texting, and he kills someone, and he’s charged with a misdemeanor," Tom Goeltz told the Pioneer Press last year. "My family is very disappointed with the charges. It’s a travesty. Where’s the justice for Megan?"

Goeltz had turned 22 earlier that month, was killed.

According to a GoFundMe established for Goeltz, she was a single mother. Her dauther, Paisley, was 3 at the time of the fatal crash.

A group of Megan's friends are working to raise money for Paisley's education fund.

Editor's note: The original version of this article has been updated for clarity

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