Suspect in Custody, Bail set at $50,000
Within the last month, Denver police and safety officials have voiced their concern about a serious, growing problem affecting the city over the course of the initial 3 months of the new year: hit and run accidents, many involving pedestrians.
It appears this trend is continuing. On March 22, two young children were killed and their mother seriously injured after a white SUV mowed them down in a crosswalk on a snowy evening. Just days later, longtime Denver resident and family patriarch Charles Herrera, 85, was killed when a red Pontiac Grand Am sped through a red light and struck Herrera's white sedan.
Herrera's family is devastated. Charles' son John expressed discontent with the bail amount set by police, $50,000.00. "For what she is accused of doing, I would think it would be more than that."
"It's really, really hard." the younger Herrera added. "He was always there for all of us. If there was anything we needed - anything - he would help." he said of his father.
Charles Herrera originally moved to Denver as a young man from New Mexico, and was a well respected resident of his neighborhood and also a great-great-grandfather, his son indicated.
The suspect in this case, Latoya Nelson, 29, has a history of criminal activity dating back to 2001. Her arrest record includes a felony weapons offense in April 2012 and an arrest for aggravated vehicle theft in October 2011.
Latoya's mother Deborah offered support for her daughter, but acknowledged the difficulties lying ahead for the family. "It's terrible. Really sad. It's a long road ahead. We will be there for her." she said.
If you are injured in a car accident, hit and run, or pedestrian vs. auto accident in the greater Denver metro area, you need to speak with an experienced car accident attorney. Call The Law Offices of Robert Paysinger, P.C. today for a free initial consultation. We help injured people - it's all we do!
No comments:
Post a Comment