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Truck Driver Convicted in Fatal Turnpike Crash | Harrisburg News
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A truck driver, Santos Valentin, was found guilty of homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter after a deadly crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike that killed a father and his two young children. Prosecutors argued he was distracted by his phone, scrolling through social media moments before slamming into their car — evidence from inside his truck supported that claim. Despite claiming he was using a navigation app, the jury convicted him in just an hour of deliberation, also finding him guilty of multiple traffic violations. This tragic case serves as a chilling warning: even a split-second distraction behind the wheel can cost lives.
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