Drunk Driver Sentenced to Six Years for Fatal Scooter Collision
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Yehuda Brada, 37, was sentenced to six years in prison for causing the death of a 29-year-old scooter rider while driving drunk. Brada struck the rider on a well-lit street, leading to fatal injuries. He refused a blood alcohol test, which the court deemed conclusive evidence of intoxication. His prison sentence will begin in 45 days, allowing time for potential appeal.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yehuda Brada received a six-year prison sentence for causing a fatal scooter accident while driving drunk.
- The 29-year-old scooter rider died five days after being struck by Brada's car.
- Brada refused a blood alcohol test at the scene, leading to a legal presumption of intoxication.
- The court found Brada acted with recklessness and was aware of the risks involved.
- His prison sentence is set to begin in 45 days, pending a possible appeal.
Yehuda Brada, 37, from Netivot, has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter by recklessness. Brada was driving under the influence of alcohol when he struck a 29-year-old scooter rider, who died five days later. The court rejected the defense's arguments, sentencing Brada after finding him guilty of driving drunk and causing the fatal accident.
The incident occurred on a well-lit, two-lane street where Brada had clear visibility. His car hit the scooter rider with significant force, throwing the victim onto the hood of the vehicle. The rider sustained severe injuries and, despite efforts by Magen David Adom and Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, was pronounced dead five days after the crash. Brada himself suffered minor injuries.
When police arrived at the hospital, Brada refused a blood test to check for alcohol levels. Based on the investigation, he was charged with manslaughter by recklessness, with evidence indicating he was aware he was intoxicated while driving. While two of Brada's colleagues testified they did not detect alcohol on him, police officers at the scene reported smelling alcohol. Brada denied drinking when questioned.
The judge noted that Brada's driving, even if not indicating complete loss of control, was inconsistent with safe driving and suggested alcohol impairment. The court determined that Brada failed to cast doubt on his reckless behavior due to intoxication and that the prosecution proved his awareness of the risks involved. His refusal to undergo an alcohol test established a conclusive presumption of drunk driving.
Brada was convicted of drunk driving and causing the death of the victim by recklessness. His attorneys requested a 45-day delay before the start of his prison sentence to allow him to prepare for incarceration and for them to consider an appeal, which the judge granted.