I had court yesterday for the accident. It was supposed to be a Jury trial but they ended up plea-bargoning.

He plead guilty to:

Driving without privledges - mandatory 2 days jail time. 90 days possible, up to a couple thousand dollar fine.

Innatentive Driving - reduced from reckless driving to get him to plea.. it actually carries a bigger penalty, so the prosecutor said it was just as good.

Insurance charges were dropped because he ended up having insurance obviously.

He was also ordered to pay all restitution in case the insurance happens to miss something, or are retarded. This gives them a big motivator to push their insurance company to get with the program.

Sentancing is in January sometime.

 

That's good to hear Emilee. I hope the guy learned a lesson from all this.

 

I'm sorry to hear that it's been so long for you to get to this point, but I am certainly glad to see that there is justice.

I forwarded your original topic to Hau since he was the Chief Engineer, and he told me that he and everyone on the S197 Safety and Engineering Teams were fully aware of your accident and had seen the post.

 

Glad to hear that Emilee! Also nice to hear Hau and the rest are aware of your situation.

Keep enjoying your new stang but watch out from people driving up behind!

 

yea that is cool to know! i wonder what they all thought about it...

 

I think they'd be glad that they weren't in the back seat.

 

Makes me wonder if Ford didn't but it from the wrecker just to give it a good look over by the engineer's.

 

I think it's safe to say that truck would have messed up a person sitting in the backseat of any car, not just a Mustang.

Glad to hear things are progressing for you.

 

I'm glad that you are ok, and he's hopefully learning a lesson. Your new 05 looks awesome!!

 

It's good to hear he isn't getting away with it and will have to cover anything the insurance won't. I'm really glad you are doing okay too!

It would also be interesting to hear what H.T.T thought about the whole thing (engineering wise).

 

1st time I've read about this.did you get whiplash or anything?

 

Boltzman, here's the previous thread on it.

 

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=21711

 

Duh 'I musta been drinking too much lately.Thanks

 

Glad to see things are finally coming together for you Emilee.


Paul

 

very glad to hear it is almost over and that there is good news for you Emilee!!!

 

Good news. I couldn't believe the pics when I first saw them. I hope the guy gets what he deserves.

 

Yes good news Emilee. At least they are hitting him in his pocketbook.

 

I'll second that. Glad to hear justice prevailed and of course that you were fine. Sweet new ride!!

 

Glad it is all getting worked out, and that you are ok. Hey, how about some pics of the new ride!!!