Josh Klinghoffer, the ex-guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, accepted a plea deal for a vehicular manslaughter charge tied to the fatal collision with Israel Sanchez in March. Driving a GMC Yukon, Klinghoffer struck Sanchez, who was in a crosswalk. He pleaded no contest to the charge and received a 60-day community labor sentence, informal probation, and was ordered to take a driver safety course. A wrongful death lawsuit alleges Klinghoffer was distracted while driving, referencing video evidence of the incident. His attorney described it as a tragic accident, asserting Klinghoffer cooperated fully after the event.
"If you continue to drive while distracted, and as a result of your driving someone is killed, you can be charged with murder."
"Video of the incident shows that defendant Josh Adam Klinghoffer made no braking or slowing motion until after he fatally struck Israel Sanchez, indicating that Defendant was likely driving while distracted."
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