Another motorcycle accident

[juggler]

Actually, this is more like murder. This is just terrible.

"Because of your recklessness, which was passing another vehicle in a no-passing zone, Todd had no choice but to run off the road to avoid hitting you head-on. You caused the crash that resulted in his death and the injury to his wife. You didn't even care enough to stop and help them."

http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071020/OPINION03/710200325/1014/OPINION

[Yama Mama]

What a very sad story! I hope the guy who was so careless and irresponsible reads the newspaper story. There is too much of this disrespect for human life. What a shame for his parents, wife, and little girl.

Peggy

[AZSpyder]

Here is a story on a local wreck. This guy isn't getting away but it is a rough way to start his adult years.

Jerry

 

Tucson Region

Driver, 18, jailed in S. Side fatality

By Dale Quinn

Arizona Daily Star

Tucson, Arizona

Published: 10.23.2007

 

An 18-year-old man was arrested after he slammed into a motorcycle Sunday morning and killed the rider, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

 

Emillio James Martinez, of the 4300 block of East Ocotillo Desert Trail, was booked into the Pima County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, criminal damage, a marijuana violation and a drug paraphernalia violation, according to jail records.

 

He was booked Sunday afternoon after his release from the hospital.

 

Martinez suffered minor injuries in the collision, according to a Sheriff's Department news release.

Martinez was speeding eastbound on East Valencia Road about 4:15 a.m. in a Honda sport utility vehicle when he rear-ended a Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by a 53-year-old man near South Alvernon Way, the release said.

 

The man — whose name has not been released because his relatives haven't been notified — was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet.

 

Alcohol, drugs and speed played a part in the vehicular homicide, according to the release.

[juggler]

Here is a story on a local wreck. This guy isn't getting away but it is a rough way to start his adult years.

Jerry

 

Tucson Region

Driver, 18, jailed in S. Side fatality

By Dale Quinn

Arizona Daily Star

Tucson, Arizona

Published: 10.23.2007

 

An 18-year-old man was arrested after he slammed into a motorcycle Sunday morning and killed the rider, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

 

Emillio James Martinez, of the 4300 block of East Ocotillo Desert Trail, was booked into the Pima County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, criminal damage, a marijuana violation and a drug paraphernalia violation, according to jail records.

 

He was booked Sunday afternoon after his release from the hospital.

 

Martinez suffered minor injuries in the collision, according to a Sheriff's Department news release.

Martinez was speeding eastbound on East Valencia Road about 4:15 a.m. in a Honda sport utility vehicle when he rear-ended a Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by a 53-year-old man near South Alvernon Way, the release said.

 

The man — whose name has not been released because his relatives haven't been notified — was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet.

 

Alcohol, drugs and speed played a part in the vehicular homicide, according to the release.

 

That is so bad and tragic. At least our legal system is starting to get a clue. This is the second time I've heard of second degree murder being charged for this type of killing.