On Thursday, March 30th in Great Barrington District Court, Stephen Medina pleaded guilty to motor vehicular homicide by negligent operation. The accident occurred on Route 8 in Sandisfield, MA, December 12th, 2021. Police responded to the scene a little after 3:00pm
The Commonwealth sought 18 months in the House of Corrections, one year direct with the balance suspended for three years, the maximum fine of $3000 and a 15-year loss of license with the condition of refraining from operating a motor vehicle until properly licensed. Medina’s lawyers requested 18 months’ probation.
Honorable Judge Vrabel sentenced Medina to 18 months’ probation, the maximum fine of $3000 and loss of license for 15 years with the condition of refraining from operating a motor vehicle until properly licensed.
The Massachusetts State Police Collision Accident Reconstruction Section of the MA State police investigated the case. Assistant District Attorney, Talmadge Reeves represented the Commonwealth.