Hilton Head Island man sentenced to two decades in deadly police chase collision
The crash that led to the death of a 22-year-old driver on Hilton Head Island in 2020 resulted in a 25-year-old man from the area being sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to reckless vehicular homicide and failure to stop for a blue light causing death. Esteban Javier Rosa-Mendez, the defendant, ran a red light, causing a collision that killed Colton Poirot. The incident occurred after deputies attempted to stop Rosa-Mendez's vehicle, leading to a high-speed chase that ended tragically. Witnesses reported passengers pleading with Rosa-Mendez to slow down before the crash, which left one passenger injured. Despite previous convictions related to driving offenses, Rosa-Mendez chose to plead guilty during his trial, with the judge imposing the sentence. The prosecutors highlighted the defendant's disregard for safety, causing the loss of a young life.
Leave a Comment
Popular News
Recent News
Weather
- Pomona
47%
22 MPH
-
23° June 4, 2026 -
29° June 4, 2026
