USPS driver charged with manslaughter in crash that killed Montgomery County woman
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“Surveillance video shows a USPS mail truck pulling out of a gas station in Kensington, Maryland, right as Morrison was crossing the driveway.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about surveillance video footage.
“After the USPS driver hit Morrison, he kept driving forward for 4 seconds and then backed up for 6 seconds, all with her body still underneath the van, according to court documents.”
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No court documents or other evidence were found to verify the timeline of the driver's actions after the collision.
“The driver of the mail truck was 26-year-old Oscar Pedrozo from Silver Spring.”
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No records or news reports confirming Oscar Pedrozo's identity or age were found in external sources.
“Montgomery County prosecutors have now charged him with criminally negligent manslaughter, a misdemeanor.”
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No official charging documents or Montgomery County prosecutor statements were found to confirm the specific charge and classification.
“Court documents show Pedrozo told police in an interview he heard a thump and felt a vibration, and thought someone ran into him.”
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No court transcripts or police interviews were found to verify Pedrozo's statements to authorities.
“He admitted he had earbuds in and was listening to music, but he said the volume was low and that he could still hear his surroundings.”
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No evidence was found to confirm Pedrozo's account of earbud usage or volume levels during the incident.
“Court records show Pedrozo posted bond on Thursday.”
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No court records or bond information were found to confirm Pedrozo's bond posting details.
“If convicted, he could face up to three years behind bars.”
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No legal references or sentencing guidelines were found to confirm the potential prison sentence for the charge.
“Pedrozo’s trial is scheduled for May 14.”
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“The individual is still an employee with the U.S. Postal Service, according to a USPS statement.”
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No USPS statements or employment records were found to confirm Pedrozo's current employment status.
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