NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – The primary officer to reach to the scene of a crash that killed three Moore Excessive Faculty college students final yr took the stand within the trial of Max Townsend, who’s accused of working the group over.
On Tuesday, testimony continued within the trial of Max Townsend, who’s dealing with three counts of second-degree homicide, three counts of leaving the scene of a fatality accident and three counts of leaving the scene of an damage accident.
Sgt. David Grant testified concerning the moments when he arrived on the Feb. 3, 2023, scene.
Grant testified that he pulled up behind Townsend’s truck, and the jury watched his physique digital camera and sprint digital camera footage.
Within the video, Townsend is seen leaning into the truck and finally lies on the bottom after being requested by Grant to sit down on the curb.
Townsend is then heard sobbing, saying, “Oh my God” a number of occasions, telling Grant about his son who had died the day earlier than.
Moments earlier, prosecutors say Townsend drove by means of a bunch of Moore Excessive Faculty runners, killing Rachel Freeman, Yuridia Martinez and Kolby Crum.
Senior Rachel Freeman,17, died on scene.
Sophomore Yuridia Martinez,16, was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgical procedure, however died 12 hours later.
Senior Kolby Crum, 18, fought for 12 days within the hospital, however finally succumbed to his accidents.
4 different runners have been injured as properly when Townsend allegedly bumped into them together with his truck whereas going 77 miles-per-hour.
Whereas the state maintains that Townsend was inebriated and THC on the time, the protection argues he had choked on a Purple Bull, leaving him unconscious when he crashed.
Grant finally carried out a area sobriety take a look at. He testified on Tuesday that he noticed a number of “clues” that confirmed potential impairment.
Testimony continues at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
