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Jury Awards $10.3 Million to Family of Jacksonville Woman Killed by Drunk Driver

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A jury in Duval County awarded $10.3 million in damages to the parents of a 21-year-old woman who was killed in a vehicular crash involving a drunk driver. The incident occurred on January 14, 2023, when Nell Marie Behr lost her life in a collision that has since drawn significant attention due to its tragic implications. Nell had recently graduated from Florida State College at Jacksonville, just days before the fatal crash. She was struck by Ramon Cerda, who was reportedly driving under the influence after leaving a bar in Jacksonville. The … Read more

$15 Million Verdict for Family of Victim Killed in Reckless Driving Incident Involving Ex-Bishop Gorman Star

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A jury has awarded $15 million to the family of Eric Echevarria, who died in a car crash involving former Bishop Gorman basketball player Zaon Collins in 2020. This decision was rendered after a civil trial that evaluated the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident. Collins, a standout player who went on to become a junior at Fresno State, was involved in a collision where he crashed into Echevarria’s vehicle. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of reckless driving resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter after the fatal incident. In 2023, Collins … Read more

Jury Awards $15 Million to Family of Man Killed by Former Basketball Star in Tragic 2020 Crash

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A jury in Las Vegas awarded $15 million on Tuesday to the family of a man killed in a 2020 car crash involving a former standout high school basketball player. The incident involved Zaon Collins, a former Bishop Gorman athlete who had committed to play basketball at UNLV and is currently a junior at Fresno State. Collins collided with a vehicle driven by 52-year-old Eric Echevarria. Following the accident, Collins pleaded guilty to charges of reckless driving resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter. In March 2023, he received a sentence that included three months in … Read more

Justice in Question: Grand Jury Set to Review Tragic Case of Amite County Boy Killed in ATV Incident

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NATCHEZ, Miss. — A grand jury in Amite County is set to review the case against a man accused of fatally striking a 10-year-old boy with his truck. The tragic incident that claimed the life of Jordan Hill occurred on April 6, when he was riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Cody Rollinson faces charges of felony leaving the scene of an accident and possession of marijuana, following the collision that resulted in Hill’s death. Authorities have indicated that if further evidence emerges, particularly from pending toxicology reports, these charges could escalate to vehicular homicide. District … Read more