Pedestrian convicted of vehicular homicide in own child's death

[Deven]

http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/pedestrian-convicted-of-vehicular-1014879.html

Raquel Nelson, 30, could be sentenced to up to 36 months at a hearing July 26, said David Savoy, her attorney. She was convicted Tuesday of homicide by vehicle in the second degree, crossing roadway elsewhere than at crosswalk and reckless conduct, said Savoy.

Jerry L. Guy, the driver who admitted hitting the child when pleading guilty to hit-and-run, served a 6-month sentence. He was released Oct. 29, 2010, and will serve the remainder of a 5-year sentence on probation, according to Cobb court records.

Nelson was attempting to cross at the intersection of Austell Road and Austell Circle with her three children when her son was struck by a car, said Savoy. The child later died from his injuries. Nelson and her younger daughter suffered minor injuries and her older daughter was not injured.

Guy confessed to having consumed "a little" alcohol earlier in the day, being prescribed pain medication and being partially blind in his left eye, said David Simpson, his attorney.

I can't believe this. Her conviction is wrong. Her judgement may not be the best in this scenario, but it was a tragic accident. She lost her son, got hit herself, and is now charged with vehicular manslaughter and stands to do more time in prison than the man who actually KILLED her child. Blind in the left eye, painkillers, and impaired by alcohol, PLUS he has 2 other hit and runs... seriously?

The only thing I can think anymore, at this point:

Another link:
http://t4america.org/blog/2011/07/18/prosecuting-the-victim-absolving-the-perpetrators/

And, a petition to release her and install a crosswalk:
http://www.change.org/petitions/cob...wUXRhUZqNP_acGFHlXOeJ&utm_source=action_alert

 

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