Prosecutors want to know if car in fatal crash was 'souped up'

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Does getting behind the wheel of a souped-up car indicate its driver may be reckless?

That's a question a McHenry County judge or jury eventually may have to answer as prosecutors seek approval for an auto expert to check whether a vehicle involved in a fatal crash earlier this year had received aftermarket upgrades.

The car in question is a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am crashed the night of April 10 in Crystal Lake by Kyle J. Sievert, killing passenger Vanessa M. Tobey, 24, of Schaumburg.

Sievert, 24, of the 400 block of Happfield Drive in Arlington Heights, faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated reckless driving as a result.

According to court documents, a Crystal Lake police officer believes modifications had been made to the vehicle before the crash. Now prosecutors are asking for court permission to have an automotive technology instructor from McHenry County College examine the car to possibly confirm those findings.

"(The examination) would assist the trier of fact in determining the ultimate question of the defendant's guilt or innocence, specifically as to whether the defendant's conduct was willful or wanton," Assistant McHenry County State's Attorney Ryan Blackney said in a court filing.

Sievert attorney Mark Gummerson said he would oppose the examination, but added that even if it were allowed, the findings should be immaterial.

"The question becomes that (if he did modify the car), does that make it reckless?" Gummerson said. "There was nothing illegal on the car. We don't believe it's relevant to the charge."

Authorities say Sievert was squealing his car's tires, revving its engine and accelerating rapidly when he lost control turning from Waterford Cut onto Huntley Road and collided with an SUV. Tobey was pronounced dead a short time later while two other passengers were injured, police said.

Sievert, who is free on $7,500 bond, is scheduled to return to court Sept. 29 for a hearing on the prosecution request.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=404803
 

JDHedman

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Thats fucked up.. its not like he sucked the victim into his man eating turbo

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firemandan1700

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I agree with everyone else. Why does it matter if it was moddified or not. You can be reckless in anything.

I do agree with srt. But don't put me in that age range lol I'm 24. But I'll agree 16-21 lol. Some kids just can't respect or doesn't know the power their bike/car makes and the end up loosing control or having an accident and hurting themselves or others.
 

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I agree with everyone else. Why does it matter if it was moddified or not. You can be reckless in anything.

I do agree with srt. But don't put me in that age range lol I'm 24. But I'll agree 16-21 lol. Some kids just can't respect or doesn't know the power their bike/car makes and the end up loosing control or having an accident and hurting themselves or others.

i meant 16-24 "if" your parents bought your car - not everybody
 

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that still makes no sense...so when you turn 25 you're automatically ready to drive a fast car?

you are missing the point - the point is if you dont know what you are doing - you shouldnt be able to have a fast car - there should be a moron test when you buy go-fast parts or a fast car

i almost think like sema or something should/may get involved with this cuz it could have like state or nationwide ramifications...

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KAR

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you are missing the point - the point is if you dont know what you are doing - you shouldnt be able to have a fast car - there should be a moron test when you buy go-fast parts or a fast car



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But how does one learn how to control the car and thus not be considered a moron??? Professional drivers still crash cars pushing them to the limits. Granted that is normally on a closed course but they still crash.
 

Yaj Yak

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But how does one learn how to control the car and thus not be considered a moron??? Professional drivers still crash cars pushing them to the limits. Granted that is normally on a closed course but they still crash.

You just showed like exactly what the whole point is.... No matter what was or wasn't done to the car it could have crashed.... Venndors in my opinion like the big guys may perhaps want to uphold this fact.. Otherwise. Other casas could use this as a reason to introduce some gay law or something
 
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