Recklessness

Jury Grapples with Recklessness in Fatal EMT Crash as Closing Arguments Conclude in Green River Trial

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GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — In a case that has drawn significant attention, a jury is deliberating the fate of Saviol Saint Jean, a 46-year-old Haitian truck driver accused of causing the death of an emergency medical technician (EMT) in a crash nearly three years ago on Interstate 80. The proceedings leveraged contrasting narratives about the scene of the tragic accident. The prosecution argued that Saint Jean acted with criminal recklessness when he drove his semitrailer through a crowded crash site, colliding with two EMTs and an ambulance. In contrast, the defense maintained that Saint Jean … Read more

Addressing Recklessness: The Urgent Need for Increased Traffic Law Enforcement in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California – Traffic fatalities have surged in Los Angeles over the past years, with road recklessness significantly increasing during the pandemic. A recent op-ed article by Michael Schneider highlighted the decline in driving courtesy in Southern California, with many drivers disregarding stop signs and running red lights. While Measure HLA aims to improve safety and transit options in Los Angeles, it fails to address the underlying issue of recklessness as the primary cause of traffic deaths. The focus should be on enforcing basic traffic laws, whether through the use of cameras or police … Read more