Driver who allegedly crashed fatally into Brooklyn man indicted for manslaughter
Sped in vehicle that didn’t pass inspection, DA says
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Monday announced that a 21-year-old man has been indicted for reckless manslaughter and other charges in connection with the death of a 50-year-old Brooklyn father.
The driver was allegedly speeding in a sports car with worn-out tires and a forged inspection sticker when he lost control of his vehicle and slammed into Jose Barrera in front of the victim’s young daughter.
According to the investigation, on July 11, 2020, on 39th Street in Borough Park, the defendant, allegedly driving over 60 mph in a 25 mph zone on a wet road, lost control of his Nissan 370Z and slammed into Jose Barrera, 50, killing him.