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Truck Driver’s Distracted Drive Ends in Tragedy | Harrisburg News
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A jury convicted 31-year-old truck driver Santos Valentin of homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter after a deadly crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in July 2024 that killed a father and his two young children. Prosecutors portrayed his rig as a “missile” due to distracted driving, while Valentin claimed he was using a navigation app to find a gas station. The verdict underscores the catastrophic cost of even a moment’s distraction behind the wheel — especially with a massive vehicle — sending a chilling message about road safety.
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