GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — On Thursday, March 30 in Great Barrington District Court, Stephen Medina, age 50 of Hinsdale, pleaded guilty to motor vehicular homicide by negligent operation. 

 

The accident occurred on Route 8 in Sandisfield on Dec. 12, 2021. Police responded to the scene a little after 3:00pm

 

The Commonwealth sought 18 months in the House of Corrections, one year direct with the balance suspended for three years, the maximum fine of $3000 and a 15-year loss of license with the condition of refraining from operating a motor vehicle until properly licensed. 

 

Medina's lawyers requested 18 months' probation.

 

Judge Vrabel sentenced Medina to 18 months' probation, the maximum fine of $3000 and loss of license for 15 years with the condition of refraining from operating a motor vehicle until properly licensed.

 

The Massachusetts State Police Collision Accident Reconstruction Section of the MA State police investigated the case. Assistant District Attorney, Talmadge Reeves represented the Commonwealth.