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Midtown Tesla Crash Kills 27-Year-Old Passenger, Driver Arrested on Impaired Driving Charges
crime-and-courts1 month ago

Midtown Tesla Crash Kills 27-Year-Old Passenger, Driver Arrested on Impaired Driving Charges

A 27-year-old woman died and her friend was critically injured after a Tesla crashed into scaffolding and other infrastructure in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning. The driver, identified as Alejandra Paharsingh, was arrested on charges including vehicular manslaughter and driving while impaired. The victim, Elise Suomi, was a new mother and home health aide trainee. The crash occurred near 3 a.m. on East 42nd Street, with the vehicle traveling several blocks before stopping near Second Avenue.

via ABC7 New York|
#crime-and-courts#east-42nd-street#midtown-manhattan
Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal Las Vegas crash
crime4 months ago

Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal Las Vegas crash

Ex-NFL star Henry Ruggs was denied parole in the 2021 Las Vegas crash that killed Tina Tintor and her dog, after pleading guilty to felony DUI causing death and vehicular manslaughter. He is serving 3–10 years and will face parole again about three months before his Aug. 24, 2027 mandatory release date; prosecutors noted a blood-alcohol level of 0.16% and speeds up to 156 mph at the time of the crash.

via NFL.com|
#crime#dui#henry-ruggs
Punitive verdict tops $22M in Westlake Village crash
legal4 months ago

Punitive verdict tops $22M in Westlake Village crash

Jurors ordered Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million and former Dodger Scott Erickson $1.17 million in punitive damages for the 2020 Westlake Village crosswalk crash that killed two Iskander brothers, bringing punitive damages to about $22.17 million after a prior $176 million in compensatory damages; plaintiffs allege the two drank and engaged in a speed contest, while defense argues they were not impaired or racing; Grossman remains imprisoned with a sentence of 15 years to life for related criminal convictions.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#fatal-crash#iskander-family#legal
SF Fatal Speeding Crash Tests Punishment Boundaries
local-news7 months ago

SF Fatal Speeding Crash Tests Punishment Boundaries

Two years after a speeding crash outside a San Francisco library killed a couple and their two young sons, 80-year-old Mary Fong Lau is poised to plead no contest to four counts of vehicular manslaughter, with a judge proposing two to three years of probation; prosecutors and relatives say the sentence is too lenient and seek harsher penalties and license revocation, arguing that the victims’ families deserve accountability and justice.

via The New York Times|
#elderly-driver#local-news#no-contest-plea
Appeals court upholds Grossman conviction in Westlake Village crash that killed two boys
crime7 months ago

Appeals court upholds Grossman conviction in Westlake Village crash that killed two boys

A California appeals court panel affirmed Rebecca Grossman’s conviction for the 2020 Westlake Village crash that killed two Iskander brothers, rejecting defense arguments about an improperly defined implied malice instruction. Grossman remains sentenced to 15 years to life after a 2024 conviction on two counts of second-degree murder, multiple counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and a hit-and-run. Prosecutors cited speed data showing roughly 81 mph in a 45 mph zone and a black-box readout of 73 mph at impact; her former boyfriend was not called to testify. The victims’ mother expressed gratitude that justice was upheld while urging others to channel their pain into helping others.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#crime#hit-and-run#murder
California: Speeding Tickets May Be More Severe Than Fatal Accidents
law-and-justice10 months ago

California: Speeding Tickets May Be More Severe Than Fatal Accidents

A 2020 California law allowing judges to dismiss certain misdemeanor cases has led to some drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter avoiding criminal and DMV records, sparking concerns about accountability and the impact on victims' families, as the law prioritizes reducing stigma over potential consequences for serious traffic crimes.

via CalMatters|
#california#criminal-justice-reform#law-and-justice
Illegal Immigrant Truck Driver Involved in Fatal California Crash
crime1 year ago

Illegal Immigrant Truck Driver Involved in Fatal California Crash

A tractor-trailer driven by an illegal immigrant from India, Jashanpreet Singh, caused a crash on a California freeway, killing three people and injuring four others. Singh, who entered the US in 2022 and was released under the current administration, was arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter and DUI. The incident has sparked criticism of border policies and concerns about illegal drivers on US roads.

via New York Post|
#big-rig-crash#california#crime
Father Charged in Toddler's Death During California Flood
crime1 year ago

Father Charged in Toddler's Death During California Flood

A California man, Brandon Padilla-Aguilera, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and child abuse after his 2-year-old son, Xavier, died in floodwaters when they were involved in a car accident during a flood last month. The charges follow the son's death after the car was swept away, and the man was arrested for murder but prosecutors are pursuing lesser charges. He denies guilt and is set to appear in court again next week.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#brandon-padilla-aguilera#california#child-death
Former Ohio State Player Kirk Barton Charged in Dublin Fatal Crash
crime1 year ago

Former Ohio State Player Kirk Barton Charged in Dublin Fatal Crash

Former Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton has been charged with aggravated vehicular manslaughter after a fatal car accident in Dublin, Ohio, where he was driving under the influence at high speed and caused a fatal crash, resulting in the death of Ethan Perry. Barton, who has a history of legal issues, faces a potential prison sentence of two to eight years.

via Eleven Warriors|
#crime#drunk-driving#dublin-ohio
Tragic Loss: Infant Dies in San Francisco West Portal Crash
tragic-accident2 years ago

Tragic Loss: Infant Dies in San Francisco West Portal Crash

A 6-month-old baby, Caue, has died days after an SUV crashed into a San Francisco bus stop, killing his parents and 1-year-old brother. The family, a Brazilian-Portuguese one, chose to donate the baby's organs. The suspected driver, Mary Fong Lau, 78, has been arrested on suspicion of three felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and other charges. The community held a vigil for the family, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing.

via New York Post |
#family-tragedy#san-francisco#suv-crash
Tragic Loss: Infant Succumbs to Injuries in San Francisco Bus Stop Crash
tragic-accident2 years ago

Tragic Loss: Infant Succumbs to Injuries in San Francisco Bus Stop Crash

An infant, whose parents and brother were killed in a San Francisco bus stop crash, has also died from injuries sustained in the accident. The 78-year-old suspected driver of the SUV has been arrested and charged with felony vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving causing bodily injury. Residents have left flowers at the site of the tragic incident.

via The Associated Press|
#bus-stop-crash#infant-death#reckless-driving
"San Francisco Mourns Family Killed in West Portal Bus Stop Crash"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"San Francisco Mourns Family Killed in West Portal Bus Stop Crash"

The driver involved in the fatal San Francisco bus stop crash that killed three family members and gravely injured an infant has been released from custody. Mary Fong Lau, 78, was driving a white Mercedes SUV at an excessive speed in the wrong direction on a divided highway when the crash occurred. Three family members waiting at the bus stop were killed, and an infant remains hospitalized without parents or a sibling. Lau, who was also hospitalized for injuries, is no longer in police custody, and the decision on whether to charge her rests with the San Francisco District Attorney.

via KRON4|
#bus-stop-crash#crime-and-justice#custody-release