[9YearLurker]

She will be a fundamentally broken woman for years, at least.

But from this story do we know enough? He had a co-worker in his truck with him and supposedly had a coughing fit that led to his momentarily passing out.

Is this true? If, as the story reports, it hadn’t been diagnosed previously, then he presumably really isn’t to blame for it. Did he momentarily fall asleep after the reportedly short night’s sleep the night before? I suppose possible, though less likely with a co-worker with him.

Really, I don’t see the criminal negligence from what’s been reported. Quite possible, and he could have made up his coughing (and subsequent COPD diagnosis) defense to avoid prison.

But I don’t think we Freepers have enough to judge here, at least to the point of sending someone to prison for years.

[mmichaels1970]

But I don’t think we Freepers have enough to judge here, at least to the point of sending someone to prison for years.

By making sure the state doesn’t have to actually PROVE anything through one of those inconvenient, pesky things called “trials”, the media and we on the internet get to call for the hangin rope.

Great way to “win”. Tell the guy he risks 20 years and offer him probation or no more that 6 months if he just admits his guilt. We, the outraged public will take care of the rest.

[polymuser]

Did a quick search. Fatality resulting from falling asleep behind the wheel, even if diagnosed sleep apnea, appears to usually get 2-3 years in jail. FYI.