c/montana · by Vanyall@lemmy.world · 258d

Life is cheap in Montana, where a driver walked with a $1000 fine for killing a seven-year old boy riding his bicycle

https://www.kxlf.com/news/crime-and-courts/driver-in-fatal-bicycle-crash-involving-7-year-old-boy-pleads-guilty-to-misdemeanor-charge

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DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 258d (1 reply)

I read the article thinking it was probably nighttime, the kid was wearing black, etc.

Fucking NOPE!

According to charging documents, Stroeberl was driving a 2014 RAM when he struck 7-year-old Enoch Haworth, who was riding his bike through the crosswalk near the high school. Charging documents state that the driver had the opportunity to see the boy but failed to yield while accelerating rapidly into the intersection.

Also, the charge was reduced from the correct charge of negligent homicide.

Poach@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 258d

It's a nice reminder about how you're above the law if you're driving a car.

I'm pretty sure murdering a child in a school zone should be a "straight to jail" situation.

If you can't be bothered to fucking pay any attention, then didn't fucking drive.

PunnyName@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 258d

In the US, we worship cars. Dead bicyclists are how we keep our superior car culture alive and thriving. Just like dead kids and gun worship.