Erick Trujillo, a 29-year-old driver, was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter after killing Katie Harris in a drunk driving crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Trujillo, who had twice the legal blood alcohol limit, was speeding at 72 mph in a 25 mph zone when he ran a red light, resulting in Harris's death and endangering others. The incident sparked local outrage and calls for improved street safety measures, though legislative efforts to restrict speed limiters have stalled. District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasized the seriousness of Trujillo's actions and their impact on the community.
This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated," said Gonzalez. "In doing so, he caused an innocent woman to be killed and endangered many others in Brooklyn that night.
The killing was big, horrifying news when it happened, outraging residents who have long been fed up with speeding...
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