Diabetic Loses Control of Vehicle Killing Child

A man who suffered a diabetic episode, lost control of his vehicle, and hit a young girl standing in her front yard, killing her.  The accident happened in April 2013 at which time the driver was cleared of criminal wrongdoing.  At the time, the investigation showed that the man was responsible in testing his blood sugar level and taking insulin regularly.  He even told detectives that he had a good history of managing his diabetes and never felt low or off while driving.  However, after KATU began digging into the case, a subsequent investigation showed evidence that the man had been in a prior accident, in which he hit a tree, because of a diabetic episode.  In that case, the man was not given a ticket.  What is unknown is why the information didn’t reach the DA in this latest investigation.

The man has since been arrested on charges of second-degree manslaughter and reckless driving.  The child’s grandmother told the news that whatever happens, nothing will bring her granddaughter back, but it’s some satisfaction that he's being held accountable for his negligence, recklessness, and carelessness. 

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