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Drunk Driver Who Killed Hector Avalos Sentenced to Only 100 Days in Prison
At a hearing today, Judge Nicholas Ford gave Robert Vais, the driver who struck and killed cyclist Hector Avalos while drunk, a relatively light sentence of 100 days in a state prison plus two years probation. Vais must also perform manual labor as part of the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program once a month for two years, and undergo drug and alcohol treatment.
November 17, 2015
Witness: Driver Who Killed Pedestrian in Chatham Laughed About the Crash
It’s rare for drivers who fatally strike pedestrians or cyclists in Chicago, or anywhere else in the U.S., to face serious charges unless they are intoxicated or flee the scene. However, George R. Evans, the man who struck and killed a still-unnamed 20-year-old woman last weekend in West Chatham, has been charged with a felony count of reckless homicide with a motor vehicle, along with traffic violations. Information provided by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office suggests that there’s plenty of evidence to back up that charge.
April 29, 2015