Brodie Maag, 33, killed and Damian Joseph Sandoval-Pacheco, 19, arrested after bicycle collision San Tomas Expressway in Campbell, California
Updated: Suspected DUI Arrest Made In Fatal Campbell Crash
Sandoval-Pacheco was arrested at the scene and was booked into Santa Clara County Jail, Lee said.
The bicyclist, a 32-year-old San Jose man, was pronounced dead at the scene, Lee said.
Bicyclist Killed In Suspected DUI Crash In Campbell Is Identified
A bicyclist struck and killed by a car in Campbell earlier this week has been identified as 33-year-old Brodie Maag of San Jose, according to the Santa Clara County medical examiner's office.
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This driver was arrested and
This driver was arrested and will face prosecution ONLY because he was under the influence. However, time and time again when a cyclist is killed by a moving vehicle, the motorist is rarely cited, much less charged with any crime. A vehicle is a deadly weapon. In order to handle this deadly weapon, a driver must undergo a licensing process and the deadly weapon must also be licensed under state laws. Similarly, a person who wishes to own a gun or rifle (another deadly weapon) must undergo a licensing and background process. How is it then, that when a handgun goes off accidentally and kills someone the person who accidentally fired the weapon is charged with--at least--involuntary manslaughter?? But, ALMOST ALWAYS, motorists who swerve into a bike lane and kill a cyclist are never charged! In fact, the motorist/killer is rarely even cited for a traffic violation. Oh sure, the insurance company pays (if the driver is even insured) but the death is simply deemed, "an accident". Yes, driving under the influence affects one's ability to drive safely, but so does a myriad of other "distractions" like texting, talking, looking elsewhere, eating, reading a map etc...etc...etc.... However, these distractions--like how drinking is a distraction--are never considered a factor when a cyclist is killed.
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