AP Nevada

Washoe County deputy pleads no contest in fatal crash

Published November 4, 2021 9:12 AM

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Washoe County sheriff’s deputy has been fined $1,140 after pleading no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in a Reno crash that killed a motorcyclist last October. Judge Derek Dreiling of Reno Justice Court sentenced Deputy Jade Brinson on Tuesday in the death of 74-year-old Joel Edwards of Sparks. A lawyer for Edwards’ family said they hoped Brinson would get some jail time and were disappointed by the sentence Attorney David Houston also said the family will seek a financial settlement with the county. Edwards was killed Oct. 16 when Brinson made a left turn into Edwards’ path while responding to reports of a drunk driver.

Article Topic Follows: AP Nevada

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.