All articles tagged with #vehicular manslaughter
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 21-year-old illegal immigrant and drug-impaired truck driver caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash on California's I-10, killing three people, with authorities highlighting concerns over illegal drivers operating commercial vehicles.
A 21-year-old man, Jashanpreet Singh, suspected of being under the influence of drugs, caused a deadly crash on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, California, involving multiple vehicles and resulting in fatalities and injuries. He was arrested and faces charges of vehicular manslaughter and DUI, with an ongoing investigation including dash cam footage.
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.
Former Ohio State football star and NFL player Kirk Barton has been charged with aggravated vehicular manslaughter after a crash in Ohio that killed 24-year-old Ethan Perry; Barton admitted to drinking alcohol before the incident and is scheduled to appear in court.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 78-year-old driver, Mary Fong Lau, accused of crashing into a family at a San Francisco bus stop, has released a statement expressing gratitude for first responders and requesting privacy as she remains in the hospital. The crash resulted in the deaths of three family members and left a 6-month-old baby in critical condition. Fong Lau's attorney stated that she has been fully cooperating with investigators and could be released from the hospital, but it is uncertain whether she will be taken into police custody.
A vigil was held in San Francisco for a Mission District family killed by a wrong-way SUV driver at a bus stop, leaving the infant son in critical condition. The couple, Matilde Ramos Pinto and Diego Cardoso de Oliveira, were remembered as beloved members of the community. The driver, Mary Fong Lau, 78, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter, and calls for traffic safety improvements in the city have intensified.
A 78-year-old driver was arrested in San Francisco for a deadly crash at a bus stop that killed three people, including a child, and left an infant in critical condition. The driver faces multiple felony charges, and the incident marks the city's fifth, sixth, and seventh pedestrian deaths this year. The police investigation is ongoing, and a vigil for the crash victims is scheduled.