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Driver Responsible for 8-Year-Old's Death Appears in Court After Three Years

WPLG Local 10November 5, 20251 min737 views
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Fatal School Zone Crash

  • πŸ“Œ Three years after the crash that killed 8-year-old Rashawn Daley, the driver responsible, Arthur Miller, has appeared in court.
  • ⚠️ The crash occurred on November 16th, 2022, when Rashawn was walking home from school.

Speeding and Reckless Driving

  • ⚑ Investigators revealed the black box in Miller's vehicle showed he was traveling over double the speed limit in a 15 mph school zone.
  • πŸš— Miller was reportedly driving over 35 mph, crossed into oncoming traffic, and mounted the sidewalk, striking both a crossing guard and Rashawn.

Driver's Defense and State's Rebuttal

  • πŸ—£οΈ Miller claimed he blacked out and that the incident was an accident, providing documentation that stated only this claim.
  • βš–οΈ The state argued that investigators could not prove he had a seizure or any other medical event, and no longer believe the crash was an accident.

Court Proceedings and Bail Conditions

  • πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ The 44-year-old appeared before a judge for the first time, having fully cooperated with investigators.
  • πŸ’° Miller's bond was set at $50,000, which he has posted.
  • πŸ“ Upon release, he will be subject to strict rules, including a GPS ankle monitor and permission to drive only for work purposes.
  • πŸ’” Rashawn's mother, Shantoy Speed, was present in court to face Miller.
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Fatal CrashSchool Zone ViolationReckless DrivingSpeedingHit-and-RunManslaughterCourt AppearanceBlack Box DataGPS Ankle MonitorWrongful Death
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