JACK PANYARD | LNP Staff Writer
A Manheim Borough who man caused a fatal motorcycle crash in East Donegal Township in July was charged, pleaded guilty and paid a $500 fine to settle his case.
Gabriel Sullivan, 20, was charged with one count of careless driving resulting in unintentional death last week for the July 7 crash that killed Kyle Anthony Costrello, 33, of Columbia, at Anderson Ferry and Ore Mine roads.
Susquehanna Regional Police said Sullivan's Oldsmobile collided with Costrello's motorcycle as Sullivan was turning onto Ore Mine Road from Anderson Ferry. Costrello was ejected from his motorcycle and died of his injuries. Sullivan's Oldsmobile also hit another car but neither driver was injured.
Police charged Sullivan March 19, and he pleaded guilty and was fined Wednesday.
According to Pennsylvania law, someone can be charged with careless driving if they operate a "vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or property." If they kill someone, they can be charged with a summary offense of unintentional death, which results in a $500 fine.
For someone to be charged with homicide by vehicle, a third-degree felony, they would have to be driving with gross negligence, which is decided by investigators. If convicted, they could spend up to seven years in prison if sober, or 10 if they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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