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Fatal Accident

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Man Involved in Fatal Avon Crash Gets 5 Days in Jail

Avon officer testifies Brecksville man was going speed limit in construction zone at time of crash.

Avon Lake Municipal Court Judge Darrel Bilancini sentenced Brecksville resident Anthony (A.J.) Rose Jr. to the maximum 90 days in jail, but suspended 85 of those days, at Rose’s sentencing today in an accident that claimed an Avon construction workers life. Bilancini’s sentence came following comments by an emotional Rose. “One week ago today, I buried my father,” Rose, who works at A.J. Rose Manufacturing in Avon, said. “So I know what it’s like to lose a parent.” "To the family of the deceased, all I can say is ‘I’m sorry,’” Rose said. “’I’m sorry' doesn’t begin to express the deep sorrow I have for the deceased’s family. “’I’m sorry’ doesn’t change the outcome of this accident. The words ‘I’m sorry’ ring hollow, but they’re the only …

Kristen LePrevost

2:42 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013

People don't follow the laws...right after that happened people were still speeding and passing in no passing areas...this is why people get hurt..everyone is in a rush and aggressive. We need more patrols sitting in that area to catch these drivers.   more ›

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