Indiana NewsLocal News

Driver in fatal crash receives probation

(Photo Supplied/Allen County Jail)

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A 64-year-old man responsible for a fatal June 2016 crash won’t serve any time behind bars.

Gary Hermes made a plea deal Monday with prosecutors that will get him three years probation and also suspends his driver’s license for three years, although a judge could reinstate it after two years.

He was driving on Glendale Drive in Fort Wayne on June 22nd of last year when he didn’t yield the right of way and collided with another vehicle, killing his passenger, a 75-year-old woman.

The Journal Gazette reports Hermes “tearfully” apologized to her family during the hearing.

Police say the main active ingredient of marijuana was found in Hermes’ blood after the crash. Charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and drunk driving were waived.

He was also ordered to pay $7,143 in restitution.

Related posts

Accused Kosciusko County Murder Requests Change of Venue

Tom Franklin

Flood Watch for Allen County

Kayla Blakeslee

UPDATED: FWPD investigating reported hostage situation

Caleb Hatch

1 comment

Buck October 17, 2017 at 8:55 am

Another plea. 3 years probation and still can get his license back? Wow! Justice is going by the wayside. Still, the Prosecuting Attorney’s office can mark it up as a “win”. Hacks

Reply

Leave a Comment