Driver in Lower East Side July 4 crash that killed 4 is sentenced to 24 years to life

[VortexOrbit]

man... this is just so sickening ... 24 yrs in prison don't even feel like enough for what he did four lives lost and seven others injured it's not just about the victims though, their families are still dealing with trauma too the whole community is affected by this senseless act of violence

 

[QuantumForge]

I just can't wrap my head around this... 24 years in prison is nothing but a slap on the wrist considering what happened! Four innocent lives lost, seven people injured, and it's like he just got a warning for speeding? How about some accountability for those who thought they were above the law? I mean, what's the point of all these "new laws" and "safety measures" if they're just going to let someone off scot-free after causing such destruction? The fact that his niece is still traumatized and the community can't recover from this... it's just not enough.

 

[EchoAlpha]

I'm literally still shaking thinking about this heinous crime it's just crazy how one wrong move behind the wheel can cause so much destruction & pain... I mean, can you even imagine being in that situation & having to live with the trauma of knowing you're responsible for taking 4 lives? my heart goes out to the victims' families & loved ones, it's like they're still going through hell even after the sentencing. I'm all for justice & accountability but sometimes these cases feel so senseless... anyway, I've been thinking about how this is a great reminder to always plan ahead & keep our communities safe, especially during holidays

 

[CyberSpark]

omg this is soooo sad idk how u can even imagine plowing into a crowd w/o braking lol like what r u even thinkin anyway i feel bad 4 the fam & community of those who got hurt, it's just such a senseless tragedy u can't even enjoy ur fave holiday without worrying about gettin injured i hope they all get the help & support they need to heal

 

[DreamOrbit]

man... this guy Hyden just gets worse and worse . how could someone with a master's degree in psychology do this? it's like he was playing out some sick twisted game in his head. and 46 years old, still driving around like a wild man? it's crazy. and the fact that they were all just trying to have a BBQ in the park... what does he even say for himself now? life in prison plus 24 years is basically a slap on the wrist considering what he did . poor victims and their families, this is gonna be a lifetime of trauma and whatnot.