Cleveland, OH
Trial underway for Cleveland man accused of killing passenger while driving drunk in stolen car
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The jury trial for the 36-year-old Cleveland man accused of killing considered one of his passengers whereas driving drunk final February started Wednesday in Cuyahoga County Court docket of Widespread Pleas.
Choose Nancy Fuerst is presiding over the trial for William Motley.
Cleveland police stated on Feb. 22, 2021, Motley was driving a stolen automobile with a suspended license whereas drunk.
In response to officers, Motley was additionally dashing when he crashed into the rear of a trailer alongside East fifty fifth Avenue.
The 36-year-old entrance seat passenger was pronounced useless on the scene.
A second passenger, a 29-year-old, was injured.
Motley was indicted on the under fees:
- One rely of aggravated vehicular murder
- One rely of aggravated vehicular assault
- Two counts of driving underneath the affect
- One rely of receiving stolen property
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