Maria Munez-Carna and her family were visiting the city from Spain. Driver Rance Clyburn, of New Jersey, pled guilty to a right of way violation and careless driving.
Just elected to a full term as Brooklyn district attorney, Eric Gonzalez has already compiled a record of agreeing to light sentences for hit-and-run killers.
Luigi Tucci hit the victim with such force that she was “catapulted into the air.” His plea required him to attend a victim impact panel and take a driving course.
The criminal complaint indicates the driver, who was charged with a low-level misdemeanor, admitted to driving aggressively in the moments before the crash. Vance’s office wouldn’t say why the evidence didn’t support more serious charges.